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The European Union Sets Limits on Teen Social Media Use. Video Games and AI Chatbots Might Be Next

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What happened

The ban will prohibit under-13 social media use, with a limited access phase-in for under-15s.

Key facts

  • The ban will prohibit under-13 social media use, with a limited access phase-in for under-15s.
  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:15:12 UTC.

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