EU KIDS Act
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- The EU proposes the KIDS Act to protect children online, introducing age-based access to social media.
- Children under 13 cannot access social media; ages 13-15 can use mini accounts with parental control and limited features; from 15, they can have their own accounts.
- Online services must implement safety by design: limit addictive features, prohibit unsolicited contact, ensure private profiles by default, and turn off AI companions.
- Platforms must use age verification tools with privacy protection, and very large platforms must prove their services are safe for children.
- The proposal will be examined by the European Parliament and Council before becoming law.