European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a ban on children under 13 using social media sites across the 27-nation bloc. The plan also includes limits for older teens accessing these platforms. This move aims to protect young people from online harm on sites like Instagram and TikTok.
Von der Leyen emphasized the need to regulate Big Tech, stating that addictive features and extreme content can be harmful. She also mentioned the issue of girls' photos being used for AI-generated sexualized images.
Further details on the proposal are available, outlining the European Union's efforts to address online safety concerns for young people.
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