EU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s

The European Commission is preparing to propose a sweeping ban that would restrict individuals under the age of 15 from accessing social media, video-sharing platforms, artificial intelligence chatbots, and online games. According to a document seen by Reuters in Brussels, the initiative represents the European Union's most comprehensive effort to date aimed at safeguarding children from online hazards.

While the sweeping regulatory plan has been outlined in internal documents, specific elements of the proposal remain subject to change ahead of the official announcement by the European Union.