The government-appointed panel also called for a precautionary approach to regulating social media, stronger age checks, and greater support for parents and young users.
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The government-appointed panel also called for a precautionary approach to regulating social media, stronger age checks, and greater support for parents and young users.
Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Kick, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, Threads and X applications are displayed on a mobile phone. (File photo: Reuters/Hollie Adams)
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