EU KIDS Act would restrict social media accounts under 15

The EU's proposed KIDS Act aims to restrict social media and video-sharing accounts for children under 15, with graded rules based on age groups and safety-by-design protections for platforms. It mandates age-assurance, guardian controls, and limits on features that encourage excessive use or risky interactions.

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