GoKawiilEU proposes law banning social media for children under 13
The European Commission unveiled the EU Kids Act, a proposal that would bar children under 13 from social media entirely, require parental-managed sub-accounts with restrictions for 13- and 14-year-olds, and only allow independent accounts at 15. The plan also mandates platforms remove addictive design features like infinite scroll, nighttime notifications, and unsolicited contact from strangers, while requiring AI chatbots be disabled by default for minors.
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This is one of the most aggressive regulatory efforts yet targeting how tech platforms engage young users, shifting legal responsibility onto companies rather than families alone. If passed, it could force a redesign of core engagement mechanics—recommendation algorithms, notifications, chatbots—that platforms rely on for growth, setting a global precedent other regulators may follow.
- Under-13s would be banned from standard social media, limited to supervised child-friendly video accounts
- 13- and 14-year-olds get parent-managed sub-accounts with screen time and contact restrictions
- Platforms must disable addictive features like infinite scroll and default-on AI chatbots for minors
Amazon Fire HD Kids Tablet — With new regulations pushing tighter parental oversight of kids' online activity, this tablet comes built-in with robust parental controls, content filters, and screen time limits. It's a practical way for parents to manage what young children can access, echoing the spirit of the EU Kids Act's push for guardian-managed accounts.
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