How EU plans to keep children under 15 off social media
The European Union is drafting the 'EU Kids Act' to restrict social media and digital service access for children under 15. The proposal suggests age-gated tiers, requiring parental consent for teens and full parental control for younger children.
Why it matters
This legislation could fundamentally change how global tech platforms operate in the EU, setting a new regulatory standard for digital safety and parental oversight.
The European Union is considering a major change to the way children access the internet, and it could affect everything from kids use Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and various AI chatbots.
Under a proposal being prepared by the European Commission, per a report by Reuters , children under 15 could face restrictions on creating and using accounts across a wide range of digital services.
The EU’s plan is part of the EU Kids Act, which is aimed at making digital services safe for children, and it comes at a time when governments around the world are grappling with growing concerns over how digital platforms affect children’s well-being.
Social media platforms have come under increasing scrutiny over how they design their applications to be addictive, and serve harmful content that are powered by recommendation algorithms.
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