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EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15

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The European Commission president and tech chief Henna Virkkunen will formally present the proposed “KIDS Act”, including the tiered age limits in Strasbourg, France, on September 16, 2026…

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  • The European Commission president and tech chief Henna Virkkunen will formally present the proposed “KIDS Act”, including the tiered age limits in Strasbourg, France, on September 16, 2026…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:08:25 UTC.

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