Europe's EU Kids Act would ban social media access for children under 13
The European Union has announced a plan called the EU Kids Act that would ban social media access for children under 13 across EU countries. The plan would also place restrictions on digital technology for older children and require age verification. The proposal would affect social media platforms, online gaming, and AI chatbots. The initiative is in its announcement phase.
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2 developments- Sep 14EU Aims to Restrict Social Media, Chatbots for Kids Under 15
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