The European Union's 27 member nations will now vote on the proposal, which could spark tensions with US President Donald Trump, who has long criticized Europe's tech regulations. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Wednesday unveil long-awaited plans to protect children from online harm by curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, games and AI chatbots for under-15s. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- The European Union's 27 member nations will now vote on the proposal, which could spark tensions with US President Donald Trump, who has long criticized Europe's tech regulations.S1
- EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Wednesday unveil long-awaited plans to protect children from online harm by curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, games and AI chatbots for under-15s.S2
- The European Commission plans to ban the use of social media for children under the age of 13, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says.S3
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots.S4
- The European Union is working to ban social media for kids under 13 and restrict the use of technology and artificial intelligence services for older children, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in her annual address Wednesday.S5