Norway will introduce a bill by the end of 2026 to ban children under 16 from using social media. The government announced the proposal on Friday following a public consultation that drew significant engagement.
The legislation shifts the responsibility for age verification directly to technology companies. These firms will face fines for non-compliance with the new mandate.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere stated the goal is to protect childhood play and friendships from algorithms and screens. The move aligns Norway with other nations like Australia that have implemented similar restrictions.
The government has not yet specified which social media applications the ban will target.