EU aims to restrict social media, chatbots for kids under 15

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  • The proposed rules would require parental supervision for younger children and impose restrictions, time limits and controls on mainstream platforms for 13- and 14-year-olds.S1
  • EU proposes a ban on social media, video platforms, AI chatbots, and online games for under 15s to protect children, part of an EU Kids Act.S2
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1mo Thehindubusinessline

EU aims to restrict social media, chatbots for kids under 15

The proposed rules would require parental supervision for younger children and impose restrictions, time limits and controls on mainstream platforms for 13- and 14-year-olds.

1mo Cnbctv18

EU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s

EU proposes a ban on social media, video platforms, AI chatbots, and online games for under 15s to protect children, part of an EU Kids Act.

EU aims to restrict social media, chatbots for kids under 15

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What to know

  • The proposed rules would require parental supervision for younger children and impose restrictions, time limits and controls on mainstream platforms for 13- and 14-year-olds.S1
  • EU proposes a ban on social media, video platforms, AI chatbots, and online games for under 15s to protect children, part of an EU Kids Act.S2
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S1 Thehindubusinessline 1 report · EN
S2 Cnbctv18Lead 1 report · EN