The European Union intends to impose new restrictions on children's use of social media, technology services, and artificial intelligence, as part of a unified European legislative framework aimed at protecting minors online. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European
Commission, stated that the proposed plan includes a complete ban on social media use for those under the age of thirteen, and a prohibition on creating personal accounts for individuals under the age of fifteen. Details of the proposal indicate
that children aged between 13 and 14 years will be able to use certain platforms, but only through accounts subject to parental supervision and with limited features. Von der Leyen's statements come ahead of the submission of a new legislative
proposal to the European Union, which is expected to enforce strict age verification rules on social media platforms, app stores, and electronic games. Companies violating these regulations could face substantial fines, potentially reaching up to 6% of their annual revenue.
