EU chief proposes bloc-wide social media ban for kids under 13
BRUSSELS — The European Union's top official proposed on Wednesday banning children under 13 across the 27-nation bloc from using social media sites and imposing limits for older teens on accessing the platforms. The plan outlined by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen adds to global efforts to protect young people using platforms such as Instagram and TikTok from online harm. "I…
BRUSSELS — European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a nationwide ban on children under 13 using social media platforms, alongside restrictions for older teens, in her annual State of the European Union speech on Wednesday. The initiative aims to shield young individuals from online harm, echoing global endeavors to safeguard users on social media sites like Instagram and TikTok.
"Many view the influence of Big Tech as insurmountable and unchangeable," von der Leyen noted, yet she disagreed, emphasizing the need to curb addictive features and prevent children from being exposed to increasingly extreme content. She introduced the concept of "mini accounts," supervised by guardians, for those aged 13-15, with limitations on features and usage time. For 15-to-18-year-olds, platforms would have to provide a "safe design," as per her proposal.
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