Europe's EU Kids Act would ban social media access for children under 13

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What happened

It's the most sweeping proposal yet to limit kids' access to social media.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:16:11 UTC.

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Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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