EU to limit children's access to social media — gradually

The EU plans to implement phased and gradual access to social media for children, with age-appropriate restrictions starting at age 13. An expert panel recommended supervised use for under-13s and 'safe' platforms for 13-18-year-olds, while platforms must prove their services are harmless. A legal proposal is expected in the second half of the year, avoiding a blanket ban but targeting features like autoplay and infinite scroll.