9to5Mac · July 13, 2026 — 13:52
EU plans to ban under-13s from social media, with ‘phased access’ afterwards
The European Union is proposing to ban under 13 year olds from using social media apps, with a plan for “phased and gradual access” for teenagers. While most social media apps claim to have a minimum age of 13, this is extremely poorly enforced. The EU proposal would give this the force of law, as well as applying restrictions for…
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