Ban or Safety Standards for Kids Online | Belfast News

Ireland’s government is eyeing a full social media ban for under-16s to shield kids from online risks, but regulators propose a smarter alternative: enforce safety standards on platforms instead. Parents surveyed actually prefer education over bans, knowing kids will find workarounds. Meanwhile, the EU plans to restrict under-13s’ access, as Ireland hosts a major conference to shape the future of child online safety — all while debating whether strict bans or platform redesigns are the real solution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/001f603d206492c4