8legs: European summit on artificial intelligence and children

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Von der Leyen opens door to EU-wide social media ban for children

Von der Leyen signals a possible bloc-wide social media ban for minors could be proposed this summer.
EU countries such as France and Spain advocate stricter online protections for minors.
The Commission aims to harmonize rules across the single market while some states pursue national laws.
An independent expert panel on online child safety will assess possible measures.
EU Digital COVID Certificate-style age-verification is being considered for access restrictions.
Brussels faces challenges finding a common technical solution for age verification.
Australia and Indonesia have already implemented similar child-protection measures.
The Digital Services Act is under scrutiny for minors’ protection on major platforms.
The plan aligns with growing political pressure to shield children from online harms.

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