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The EU KIDS Act: Europe moves online child safety beyond social media bans
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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Commission proposed the EU KIDS Act to create a comprehensive regulatory framework enhancing online safety for minors across various digital services including social media, AI chatbots, online games, and app stores, with strict age verification and safety-by-design requirements.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer, and 9 sources have reported it between 16 Sep 2026 and 30 Sep 2026.
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European digital services must adopt stricter child safety controls your products will need to include age verification and safety-by-design features. Changes affect social media, games, app stores, and AI—the clock starts ticking once the Act applies.
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9 sources · first reported 16 Sep 2026 · latest 30 Sep 2026
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