April 8 (Reuters) - Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, citing rising anxiety, sleep problems and the addictive design of online platforms.

Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly compelling and hard to resist for kids. There are growing calls to change it.

Younger Americans are more likely to use social media at least sometimes for health information than their older peers.

The next wave of social media will focus on building action-oriented platforms where people can build‚ collaborate‚ and create value․

It’s among the first successful lawsuits in the nation making social media sites liable for mental health outcomes. While this lawsuit could open the door to further litigation and regulation, the decision may not stand.

The more people use social media, the less likely they are to believe democracy is the best form of government, the survey of over 20,000 Americans found.

Texas lawmakers to consider restrictions on social media, as a California judge holds companies liable for harm to children.