EU moves closer to social media ban for under 13s

The European Union is planning to introduce a law that would ban social media apps for children under 13. This move aims to protect young users from potential harm caused by excessive social media use, which the EU Commission head, Ursula von der Leyen, believes is depriving children of their childhood. The proposed law will require big tech platforms to prove the safety of their products for young users, a significant step towards regulating the tech industry.

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The EU is taking steps to regulate social media use among children. This move could lead to changes in how social media companies operate in the EU.

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