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When scrolling becomes addiction: Internet addiction now affecting even primary school children

Rates of internet addiction among children and adolescents have nearly doubled since the pandemic – Symptoms, impact on academic performance and nutrition – Setting an age limit on social media is part of the solution, experts say

The Commission targets TikTok for its addictive design that harms children

The Commission considers that features such as infinite scrolling, autoplay, alerts and personalised recommendations system reinforce the compulsive use of the app - Preliminary assessment of a DSA infringement

Reuters: Greece set to announce ban on social media for children under 15

Prime minister has stressed that Greece is ready to consider “banning the use of social media by setting a digital age of adulthood”

A school bus crash in South Africa: At least 13 children dead

The school bus collided head-on with a truck – Scenes of anguish at the site of the tragedy

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