Instead of disappearing from feeds, teens are outsmarting the restrictions with surprisingly resourceful tricks. Photo: Canva

The challenge lies in protecting children online while ensuring that solutions remain fair, coordinated and realistic for the long term.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said platforms will be required to implement strict age verification systems, describing the current online ecosystem as a digital space where regulation has failed to keep children safe.

Muhammad Irfan Zamiri and his mother, Norazah Zain have been living in Australia for more than a decade.

Swiss authorities have signalled openness to discussing age limits or tighter controls, taking cues from Australia’s recent decision to restrict social media access for children under 16.

In the United States, YouTube remains the most widely used platform among teens, followed closely by TikTok and Instagram, while older platforms like Facebook and Snapchat have seen declining engagement. Photo: Canva