New EU Kids Act will restrict social media for under-15s

The European Commission is set to propose an EU KIDS Act, which will introduce a minimum age for accessing social media across the bloc. According to Politico EU, this proposal will include requirements for online products to be safe by design.

The new act will apply to social media, video-sharing platforms, online games, and AI chatbots and companions. However, educational tools will be excluded. The proposal will also include tools for parents and guardians.

The enforcement of the act will be similar to that of the Digital Services Act and the Artificial Intelligence Act, with a new architecture that includes supervisory fees to be paid by companies. The European Commission will centralize enforcement of the highest-risk companies and services.

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