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Arya Pandey @ Firstpost Tech · 02/09/2026 00:58 EDT

‘Terribly harmful’: Czech PM supports curbs on children’s social media use

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis supported the ban of social media by children under 15, after similar announcements were made by the European nations. Governments and regulators worldwide are looking at the impact of children's screen time on their development and mental wellbeing.

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