EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for age-based restrictions on children's social media use, suggesting phased access for different age ranges. A special EU panel recommended banning access for children under 13 until platforms prove safety, citing risks to young, developing brains. Countries like Australia, the U.K., Turkey, and Indonesia have already imposed bans for under 15 or 16 on platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.