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Social media companies and politicians clash over potential ban for teenagers

Social media companies and politicians clash over potential ban for teenagers

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Tánaiste Simon Harris described a ban on under-16s being on social media as a ‘North Star’.

AI Minister among those to leave X after Grok deepfakes

AI Minister among those to leave X after Grok deepfakes

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence is seeking a meeting with X over Grok AI turning photos of women and minors into sexually suggestive deepfake images.

Cabinet to receive update on possibility of banning social media for under-16s

Cabinet to receive update on possibility of banning social media for under-16s

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

EU member states are looking at restricting young people’s access to social media platforms.