EU plans to restrict social media for kids under 13

Today, the President of the European Commission, the executive body of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, announced plans for the EU to restrict social media platforms and other "digital services" for children under 13.The statement comes in tandem with the publication of a report on online child safety, in which members of a special panel recommend this EU-wide ban. Additionally, the report recommends more age-assurance and safety measures for social media and other digital services such as AI companions, video-sharing platforms, and video games.

In her statement, von der Leyen made three points. The first is that social platforms "must prove that their services do no harm," as car manufacturers do.

EU plans to restrict social media for kids under 13

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