Posts promoting illegal products appear across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube as expert says platforms ‘aren’t doing the job they promised they would do’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIllegal vape sellers have turned to social media to promote nicotine-filled products, with experts calling for a crackdown including stronger penalties for the platforms.Guardian Australia has identified a network of posts across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube promoting the sale of illegal products to Australian audiences. An expert panel has recommended limiting access to social media for young children across the EU. The European Commission is expected to present a proposal for legislation on the issue in the coming months.
After the release of a new report, the European Commission is considering changing the rules across the 27-nation bloc. EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen tasked the panel of experts to come up with advice backed by evidence on how the 27-nation bloc should protect minors from harmful content
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