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The EU details the Kids Act
The EU details the Kids Act, which would require social networks to use age verification tools to stop under-15s from opening accounts, ban under-13s, and more
TL;DREU proposes requiring age verification on social networks, blocking under-13s entirely.
Why it matters: Sets precedent for global regulation of youth online access and platform liability for minors.
Proposal needs to be negotiated, adopted by EU lawmakers and member states before it can take effect
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