Fact: 🚨 Part of W's mission is to have "more human interaction and fewer bots" in order to counter disinformation and manipulation campaigns that have been identified as spreading on other platforms.

As France moves one step closer to banning social media for children, the European Union is seriously considering whether it's time to follow suit. This is as Australia's social media ban for under-16s entered into force.

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New: W Social could launch a beta version as early as February, with broader public access planned by year-end. Backers hope the network will foster more positive dialogue and provide a European alternative to US based social media influence.

W Social is led by privacy expert Anna Zeiter (ex-eBay), it requires identity verification + photo to eliminate bots, fake accounts, and disinformation. Key features: • Hosted in Europe under strict EU data laws (GDPR) • Decentralised storage • Offices planned in Berlin &