The Norwegian government plans to introduce a new age limit for social network users, banning access to children under 15 years old. This is reported by The Guardian, referring to the Prime Minister of the country, Jonas Gar Støre.

Støre admitted that it will be a "difficult battle", but noted that politicians must intervene to protect children from the "power of algorithms". Social media is being misused and can make users "one-sided and compliant", according to the Labor leader.

The age for using social media in Norway is currently 13, but a study by the Norwegian Media Authority showed that more than half of children aged 9-11 still use these platforms.

The local authorities have promised to take additional measures to prevent children from circumventing the age restrictions. This includes a change in the Personal Data Act, according to which users of social networks must be over 15 years of age to consent to the processing of their personal data by the platform, as well as the development of an age verification system for social networks.

The Norwegian Prime Minister also emphasized that social media can be a source of communication and interaction for children who feel lonely, but it should not depend on algorithms.