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EU to limit access to social media before age of 15

EU’s surprise move to bar social media and AI chatbots for anyone under 15 jolts the digital landscape.

By · Published September 14, 2026 at 20:01 UTC · Updated September 14, 2026 at 20:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: EU’s surprise move to bar social media and AI chatbots for anyone under 15 jolts the digital landscape.
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EU lawmakers intend to ban all social‑media platforms and AI chatbots for users younger than 15, a stark reversal of the typical assumption that digital services are universally open. The proposal, part of the EU Kids Act, aims to shield minors from algorithmic manipulation and harmful content.

Children across the bloc, as well as the companies that serve them, would face mandatory age‑verification systems. According to Reuters and Bloomberg, the Commission will present the draft to the European Parliament later this year, triggering a vote among member states.

Platforms will need to implement verification tools before the law takes effect, and the French Constitutional Council’s recent ruling is expected to shape how the ban is enforced.

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Quick answers

What age group is targeted by the EU proposal?

The ban applies to users under the age of 15.

Which types of online services are included?

Both social media platforms and AI chatbots are covered.

Which recent legal decision is influencing the discussion?

A ruling by France’s Constitutional Council, highlighted in a CD&T op‑ed, is testing the limits of such bans.

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EU Kids Act social media AI chatbots under-15

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