New digital regulation from the European Union to protect children
The European Union is preparing a new law containing age limits for social media and artificial intelligence tools to protect children from digital risks.
The European Union is preparing a comprehensive regulation that restricts access based on age to social media platforms, video sharing sites, artificial intelligence chatbots, and online games in order to protect children from the risks of the online environment.
Scope and Objectives of the Regulation
Prepared according to a European Commission document, the new regulation aims to enhance children's safety on digital platforms.
The planned restrictions will cover popular social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, as well as AI chatbots similar to ChatGPT.
Restrictions by Age Groups
According to the draft, users aged 15 and over will have the right to open their own accounts.
Individuals between the ages of 13 and 14 will be able to use parental accounts with limited access.
Children between the ages of 3 and 12 will be able to access systems entirely under parental control, while access for those under 3 years old will not be permitted.
Expected Announcement Date and Officials
The plan in question will be announced to the public by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the EU's tech chief Henna Virkkunen.
The details of the regulation are expected to be clarified within the framework of the EU Children's Act, which is anticipated to be announced on Thursday.