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Tech Giants Fight Teen Social Media Ban Amid Controversy

2/21/2026

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In November, Dutch Green Party lawmaker Kim van Sparrentak participated in a European Parliament debate on banning social media for young teenagers.
She was surprised to hear Meta oppose the ban during a podcast.
American tech companies, including Meta and Google, lobby against regulations restricting access to Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
A Los Angeles trial examines whether these platforms are "digital casinos," and Mark Zuckerberg has denied the allegations.

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In November, Dutch Green Party lawmaker Kim van Sparrentak participated in a European Parliament debate on banning social media for young teenagers.
She was surprised to hear Meta oppose the ban during a podcast.
American tech companies, including Meta and Google, lobby against regulations restricting access to Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
A Los Angeles trial examines whether these platforms are "digital casinos," and Mark Zuckerberg has denied the allegations.