https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-chief-proposes-bloc-wide-social-media-ban-for-kids-under-13Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-chief-proposes-bloc-wide-social-media-ban-for-kids-under-13https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-chief-proposes-bloc-wide-social-media-ban-for-kids-under-13#u75267Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:01:11 +0000The European Commission has proposed a ban on social media use for children under 13 as part of the EU Kids Act. This child safety proposal seeks to restrict access to social platforms and would require gamers to prove their age. While some reports indicate the restrictions may extend to children under 15 and include AI chatbots, the primary proposal focuses on the under-13 age group to transform digital safety across the bloc.Why it mattersThe EU Kids Act aims to accelerate age verification processes to protect minors from online harms. These measures would fundamentally change how social med