EU Kids Act Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-13s and Restrictions on AI Chatbots for Under-15s
The European Commission unveils the EU Kids Act, banning social media for children under 13 and requiring parental consent for under-15s. The legislative proposal also restricts AI chatbots, online games, and video-sharing platforms, imposing strict age verification and safety-by-design requirements on Big Tech companies including Meta, TikTok, and ChatGPT.