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EU nations push for minimum age on social media, AI chatbots

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The Netherlands and Spain are advocating for a European Union-wide minimum age requirement for social media use. The European Commission is anticipated to propose a ban on social media for minors next week, with both nations pushing for this regulation to be harmonized and enforced across the EU. Their proposal also extends to including video games and AI chatbots under these age restrictions. AI

IMPACT Potential for new regulations impacting the accessibility and use of AI chatbots by minors across the EU.

RANK_REASON Policy proposal by multiple EU member states and the European Commission regarding age restrictions on digital platforms. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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    The Netherlands and Spain push for an EU-wide minimum age on social media. The European Commission is expected to announce a social media ban for minors next we

    The Netherlands and Spain push for an EU-wide minimum age on social media. The European Commission is expected to announce a social media ban for minors next week. The Netherlands and Spain want it harmonised, EU-enforced, and extended to video games and AI chatbots. https:// med…

    LINKS mediafaro.org/…/20260911-the-netherlands-…

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