EU Proposes Banning Children Under 13 from Social Media, Online Games, and AI Chatbots
The European Union is set to propose a ban on children under the age of 13 using social media platforms, online games, and AI chatbots. The initiative, part of the EU Kids Act, aims to protect young users from harmful content and addictive features commonly found in digital services. If passed, it will require parental supervision for accounts used by children aged between 13 and 15. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that the proposal challenges the dominance of Big Tech companies and seeks to prevent issues such as exposure to extreme content or misuse of personal data from minors. The act is expected to be formally introduced soon, with a vote anticipated among EU member states in the coming months.
