The EU is done relying on tech companies to police themselves. Children online are very vulnerable to predatory algorithms, cyberbullying, and privacy exploitation. Nearly 60% of European youth are suffering emotional and psychosocial issues due to digital platforms. The new EU regulations will shift the legal burden onto platforms to actively block, filter, and modify their interfaces based on a child’s age.

The proposed EU Kids Act plans to establish an age limit of 15, preventing younger children from opening social media accounts. Children under 3 will be banned entirely from these platforms, while those aged 3 to 12 may only access…

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