European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 13
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a ban on social media for children under the age of 13, alongside restricted access for those between 13 and 15. This proposal was made during her 'State of the Union' speech on September 17, where she highlighted the dangers that online services pose to minors. The initiative also includes a series of new obligations for social media platforms, video sharing services, online video games, and AI chatbots that offer services to individuals under 18. This move is expected to impact major tech companies such as Google's YouTube and Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram. The proposal reflects a growing global concern regarding the impact of online services on the safety and well-being of children.