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EU to propose curbing social media, online games for under 15s

South China Morning Post | Sep 15, 2026 7:15 AM EDT

The European Union is set to propose curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, chatbots and online games to children under the age of 15, according to a draft legal document seen by AFP.
A proposed new law – to be formally presented on Thursday – would mean banning minors under 15 from opening their own accounts, with a tiered system of access under parental supervision for younger children.
As well as age limits, the new “EU KIDS Act” would force digital giants to make their...

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