The EU will ban children under 13 from using social media, gaming platforms, and AI chatbots without parental supervision under new Kids Act regulations. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced 'No social media under the age of 13. No personal account under the age of 15,' asserting Europe will set the rules, not big tech.

Under the draft proposal, children under 13 require parent supervision, while ages 13-15 need parental consent for account creation with built-in controls and time limits. Companies must implement safeguards against abuse and addictive behavior, and AI chatbot providers must avoid designs encouraging unhealthy emotional attachments.

Firms must verify user ages via official apps, with non-compliance risking fines up to 6% of global annual revenue. The Kids Act aims to protect minors from harmful online interactions while giving families control over digital access.