EU proposes common age rules for social media, minors under 13 barred

The European Commission is drafting common rules to restrict social media access for minors, banning under-13s from having accounts and requiring parental control for younger teens, potentially extending to games, video platforms, and AI chatbots. The proposal is at an early stage, with details and legislative timeline unconfirmed. This marks a significant regulatory push in the EU's digital policy, likely to face industry pushback and complex enforcement challenges.