EU proposes ban on social media for children under 13
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The European Union is moving to prohibit social media use for children younger than 13, while allowing limited, supervised accounts for those aged 13 to 14. The new KIDS Act targets addictive design features and would impose fines on platforms that violate child‑safety rules. The measure aims to protect young users from harmful content and online exploitation. QUOTE: "Ursula von der Leyen says children aged 13 to 15 will have limited, parent-supervised access." — Deccan Chronicle
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 33% center, 67% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Mid-Day
- Right-leaning (2): Times of India, Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- EU moves to ban social media for under-13s, tighten rules for teenagers — Times of India (right-leaning)
- EU To Ban Social Media For Children Under 13 — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Social media ban for children: EU proposes age-based restrictions under new rule — Mid-Day (center)