Danish government makes new pact to counter tech giants and protect children

The government in Copenhagen and several children's organisations are joining forces in a new alliance against social media platforms.

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00:00The Danish government and several children's organizations are joining forces in a new

00:07alliance against social media platforms. According to the prime minister, the alliance was created

00:14to take the child's side fully against the tech giants.

00:18We are up against some very, very big, strong tech giants, who so far have not chosen to

00:26live up to their responsibilities with regard to children.

00:28Schimidze Nielsen says real age verification is needed.

00:33There is a need for real age verification. There is a need for a demand for the right

00:37content. It's no use if a 12-year-old child sees content that even adults should see.

00:44There is a need to get hold of an adult.

00:47The alliance will be anchored in the Ministry of Business.

00:52Of course it's a little stressful sometimes to see a little, but it can also go hand in hand.

00:57I have a day where I have spent 11 hours on my phone, and about 9 hours have been spent on TikTok.