EU Kids Act Targets Social Media, AI Chatbots and Addictive Tech With New Child Safety Rules | AM1G

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen unveiled the proposed EU Kids Act in Strasbourg, setting tougher rules for children’s online safety. The plan includes no social media accounts under 13, parental supervision for ages 13–15, stricter age verification and safety-by-design obligations for platforms, AI chatbots and online games. EU Kids Act Unveiled as Von der Leyen Pushes Tough New Social Media Rules Von der Leyen, Virkkunen Present EU Kids Act to Rein In Big Tech for Children ‘Parents Cannot Compete With Algorithms,’ Von der Leyen Warns at EU Kids Act Launch European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen present the proposed EU Kids Act in Strasbourg. The legislation seeks to strengthen online safeguards for children and impose tougher responsibilities on social media platforms operating across the European Union. For more details, watch our story and subscribe to our channel, DRM News

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