European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the EU Kids Act during her State of the European Union address. The legislation proposes a ban on social media, online games, and AI chatbots for children under 13 across the bloc.
The act aims to protect children from addictive features and exposure to extreme content. It introduces a tiered approach where children aged 13 to 15 may access mini accounts under guardian supervision.
The proposal reflects a growing global movement to regulate children's online safety. Non-compliant tech companies face significant fines, impacting platforms like Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube.