EU Commission proposes social media ban for children under 13

channelnewsasia.com ·7h ago

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a ban on social media use for children under 13, as well as restricted access for those aged 13 to 15, in a statement targeting the potential dangers of online services to minors. The proposal, which could impact platforms like Google's YouTube, Meta's Facebook and Instagram, also includes obligations on social media, video sharing services, online video games, and AI chatbots providing services to children under 18.

The move highlights global concerns about the impact of online services on children's safety and well-being.

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