TechEU Proposes "Kids Act" Banning Social Media for Under-13s, Restricting 13–14-Year-Olds to Supervised Mini-Accounts
EU Commission announced Kids Act: ban social media for under-13s; 13–14-year-olds limited to parent-supervised "mini accounts" (~1 hour/day, limited contacts); unrestricted from 15+. Platforms face fines up to 6% of global revenue.
TLDR
Major regulatory shift in world's largest single market, building on national efforts and global trends like Australia's under-16 ban. Raises implementation challenges for age verification and platform compliance, while sparking debates on child safety versus free speech and privacy concerns.
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EU Proposes "Kids Act" Banning Social Media for Under-13s, Restricting 13–14-Year-Olds to Supervised Mini-Accounts
EU Commission announced Kids Act: ban social media for under-13s; 13–14-year-olds limited to parent-supervised "mini accounts" (~1 hour/day, limited contacts); unrestricted from 15+. Platforms face fines up to 6% of global revenue.
TLDR
Major regulatory shift in world's largest single market, building on national efforts and global trends like Australia's under-16 ban. Raises implementation challenges for age verification and platform compliance, while sparking debates on child safety versus free speech and privacy concerns.