Norway is raising the social media minimum age to 15 in a move aimed at protecting young users from harmful online influences, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced.
The government plans to strengthen its Personal Data Act, ensuring platforms require users to be 15 to share personal data, alongside age verification measures.
Støre emphasized the need to shield children from the intense influence of algorithms, which can lead to passive, one-track engagement.
Minister Kjersti Toppe noted that …
