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EU restricts social media for under-15s, eyes AI chatbots

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The European Union is implementing new regulations to restrict social media access for individuals under 15 years old. This initiative aims to protect younger users online, with potential future limitations on video games and AI chatbots also being considered. The regulations will ban social media use for those under 13 and introduce a phased approach for users under 15. AI

IMPACT Potential future restrictions on AI chatbots could shape their development and deployment for younger demographics.

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EU restricts social media for under-15s, eyes AI chatbots

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Kids and social media: what would change under the new EU law? The European Union has laid out plans for strict age limits for children to access social media,

    Kids and social media: what would change under the new EU law? The European Union has laid out plans for strict age limits for children to access social media, games and AI assistants - and on forcing companies to make platforms safe before minors use them. https:// mediafaro.org…

    LINKS mediafaro.org/…/20260917-kids-and-social-…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Türkçe(TR) · berktech ·

    🤖 AI News: EU to Restrict Social Media and AI for Under-15s

    🤖 Yapay Zeka Haberi AB’den 15 Yaş Altına Sosyal Medya ve Yapay Zekâ Kısıtlaması <img alt="AB’den 15 Yaş Altına Sosyal Medya ve Yapay Zekâ Kısıtlaması" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" height="1080" src=" https://www. technopat.net/wp-content/uploa ds/2026/09/2026…

    LINKS technopat.net/…/upload-ve-download-nedir
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The European Union Sets Limits on Teen Social Media Use. Video Games and AI Chatbots Might Be Next The ban will prohibit under-13 social media use, with a limit

    The European Union Sets Limits on Teen Social Media Use. Video Games and AI Chatbots Might Be Next The ban will prohibit under-13 social media use, with a limited access phase-in for under-15s. https:// gizmodo.com/the-european-union -sets-age-limits-for-teens-online-2000812481 #…

    LINKS gizmodo.com/the-european-union-sets-age-l…

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