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Europe's EU Kids Act would ban social media access for children under 13
It's the most sweeping proposal yet to limit kids' access to social media.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Engadget
STAT+: Zocdoc for chatbots and what’s new with Medicare’s ACCESS
WorldPingWhat happened
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Zocdoc enables appointment scheduling from chatbots and health plan websites, and more.
Key facts
- Reported by STAT and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:09:13 UTC.
Why it matters
Outbreaks, approvals and guidance changes have direct practical consequences for care, travel and public-health planning.
What to watch next
- Case numbers and official guidance updates
- Regulatory decisions in other countries
- Supply, recall or access changes
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Roku is giving users access to experimental apps with Roku Labs
Trying the apps out also entitles testers to giving feedback that will influence the final versions.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Engadget
WorldPingFortune
Zocdoc CEO: I’ve watched Walmart, IBM, and others try to ‘disrupt’ healthcare. Here’s why they failed
For too long, we have mistaken disruption for progress. Patients still struggle to find a doctor who takes their insurance.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Fortune
WorldPingWIRED
The EU Wants to Break Up Kids and Their Chatbots
ChatGPT, Character.ai, and Snapchat’s My AI will all be in the crosshairs as the AI Kids Act aims to strip minor-facing chatbots of all the things that make people love them.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by WIRED
WorldPingBBC News
EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s
Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
WorldPingSky News
EU to ban social media for under-13s and limit access for older children
The EU is banning social media for under 13s and limiting older children's access in an attempt to protect youngsters from suffering online harm on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky News