EU proposes ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s
The European Commission is drafting a Child Act that would bar under-15s from social media, video-sharing, AI chatbots and online games. Teens aged 13-14 would need parent-opened accounts with strict controls, while children aged 3-12 would be limited to child-friendly services. The plan is due to be presented by Ursula von der Leyen and Henna Virkkunen before talks with member states and the European Parliament.