EU Plans Sweeping Social Media and AI Chatbot Ban for Children

Meanwhile, the European Union is preparing to propose major restrictions on how children under 15 can access social media, video-sharing platforms, AI chatbots and online games, according to a European Commission document seen by Reuters.

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• Reservations have been growing globally over the potential impact of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and ChatGPT on children's health and safety.
• Those aged 13 to 14 could access social media and video-sharing platforms through introductory accounts opened by their parents.
• The European Commission will still need to negotiate the legislation with EU member states and the European Parliament before it can become law.
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Meanwhile, the proposal forms part of a broader EU Kids Act. It european Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen are projected to present on Thursday. Pakistan's Social Media Ban Petition Reaches Federal Constitutional Court. Different Rules for Different Age Groups.

Under the draft, children aged 15 and above would be allowed to create their own accounts.

Those aged 13 to 14 could access social media and video-sharing platforms through introductory accounts opened by their parents. These accounts would operate under parental control, with limited contacts and strict time limits.

Children aged 3 to 12 would only be allowed to employ child-friendly services through accounts fully controlled by parents and subject to stricter safety requirements.

Children under three would not be allowed to access the covered services. Punjab Legally Passes Resolution to Ban Social Media for Children. Social Media, AI Chatbots and Games Included.

For context, the proposed restrictions would cover major online services including social media, video-sharing platforms, AI chatbots and online games.

Meanwhile, the Commission document notes the EU should allow minors to benefit from digital services while limiting technology businesses' access to children rather than restricting children themselves. Age Verification Would Become Mandatory.

Social media and video-sharing services would be required to verify a child's age when a new account is created.

Online gaming platforms would have to verify age before allowing children to download games.

Firms would additionally need to avoid addictive design features and harmful recommendation feeds.

They would be required to provide straightforward ways for children to report harmful content and offer effective parental control tools. Tech Firms Would Pay for Enforcement.

In practice, the proposal would additionally require covered businesses to pay a supervisory fee to support fund regulators responsible for enforcement and oversight.

Meanwhile, the exact obligations would vary depending on the type of service and the age of the child. The European Commission declined to comment on the leaked document. Proposal Still Needs Approval.

Notably, the rules are not final and could change before they are formally confirmed.

Notably, the European Commission will still need to negotiate the legislation with EU member states and the European Parliament before it can become law.

Technology firms already impose minimum age limits on numerous services, with 13 commonly applied for social media platforms, but the EU proposal would introduce significantly stricter requirements and broader age verification throughout multiple types of online services. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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