ISTANBUL, Oct 15 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Switzerland plans to introduce stricter rules for major communication platforms and search engines to strengthen the protection of minors online, the Federal Council said Wednesday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
World : Switzerland Plans Tougher Social Media Rules To Protect Minors
Minors, search engines, social media, Switzerland
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- Under the proposed legislation, major platforms and search engines, including those powered by artificial intelligence, would be required to assess the risks their services pose to minors and take measures to mitigate them.
- The proposed bill aims to strengthen users’ rights and increase transparency among major communication platforms and search engines, as “people increasingly rely on” them to access information.
- The Federal Council also said it would consider whether additional measures to protect minors should be included in the legislation.
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