The European Commission has proposed the EU Kids Act, a new law aimed at protecting minors online by banning social media access for children under 13 and requiring parental supervision for those aged 13-14. The act would also compel platforms to remove addictive features like recommendation algorithms and infinite scroll, and disable AI chatbots by default to prevent emotional dependency. Platforms would need to implement age verification measures, with penalties for non-compliance potentially reaching six percent of global annual turnover, similar to the Digital Services Act. AI
IMPACT This legislation could significantly alter how social media platforms operate and interact with younger users, potentially impacting AI-driven recommendation systems and chatbot functionalities.
RANK_REASON New legislative proposal from a major regulatory body concerning AI and online safety for minors. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]
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