France submits new plan to ban social media for under
The European Union is drafting the 'EU Kids Act,' which proposes strict age-based restrictions on social media, AI chatbots, and online games for children under 15. The plan aims to balance digital access with protection from exploitation and safety risks.
Why it matters
This legislation could set a global precedent for how tech companies are regulated regarding child safety and data access.
The European Union will propose a ban restricting under 15s from social media, video sharing platforms, AI chatbots and online games, in the most sweeping plan yet to protect children from online dangers, a European Commission document has shown.
Concerns have mounted globally about the impact on children's health and safety of major outlets, including Meta's Facebook and Instagram, TikTok, Google's YouTube and ChatGPT.
The EU proposal is part of an 'EU Kids Act' that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen will present on Thursday.
The former may announce some details in her State of the Union address on upcoming EU policy on Wednesday.
"The Union's approach should allow minors to benefit from the huge potential of digital services, while protecting them from abuse and exploitation," the document said.
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