Molly Russell coroner calls for separate social media platforms for children and adults

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Molly Russell coroner calls for separate social media platforms for children and adults
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Molly Russell coroner calls for separate social media platforms for children and adults

Coroner report expresses concern that guardians and parents are unable to examine the content that youngsters are viewing on social media platforms

Tech firms and the government should introduce stronger age verification measures and isolate minors from adults on social media platforms, a UK coroner has recommended following an inquest into th...

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