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EU Proposes Ban on Social Media and AI Chatbots for Children Under 15

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The European Union is proposing new legislation, the EU Kids Act, aimed at protecting minors online. This act would prohibit children under 13 from using social media and restrict 13- to 14-year-olds to supervised accounts. Additionally, the proposal seeks to limit access to AI chatbots and online games for individuals under 15. AI

IMPACT This policy could significantly restrict the user base for AI chatbots and online services targeting younger demographics.

RANK_REASON Significant policy proposal from a major regulatory body concerning AI and online platforms for minors. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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EU Proposes Ban on Social Media and AI Chatbots for Children Under 15

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · astigdotph ·

    The EU wants to ban social media and AI chatbots for kids under 15 Ursula von der Leyen used her State of the Union speech to announce an EU Kids Act that would

    The EU wants to ban social media and AI chatbots for kids under 15 Ursula von der Leyen used her State of the Union speech to announce an EU Kids Act that would keep children under 13 off social media entirely, limit 13 to 14 year olds to parent-supervised mini accounts, and curb…

    LINKS astig.ph/eu-kids-act-social-media-ai-chat…

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