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EU To Propose Social Media Restrictions For Under 15s

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The plan is part of an EU Kids Act, which is due to be announced this week.

The EU is set to propose restrictions on under-15s accessing social media.

The plan is part of an EU Kids Act, which is due to be announced this week.

It would also extend to AI chatbots and online games, according to a document seen by Reuters.

Children between 13 and 14 can set up an introductory account with parental control, while accounts for anyone younger must be fully controlled by parents.

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