New app in Greece helps parents age-gate kids

IN a country celebrated for its ancient wisdom, Greece is offering a modern solution to a pressing household challenge: empowering parents to oversee their children's online activity.

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On Monday, the government launched a state-operated mobile app, marking one of Europe's most assertive steps toward digital age verification.

Kids Wallet, now available on iOS and Android, gives parents tools to verify their children's ages on digital platforms and monitor their browsing activity, officials said.

"This is an application that Greece — and Europe — needs to confirm children's ages when they use social media," said Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou. "It will also serve as an identification tool for upcoming initiatives."