Article Summary

The European Union is proposing new rules to ban social media for kids under 13 and limit usage for older children, with platforms having to prove their sites are safe for minors. The plan, announced by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, aims to protect children online and push back against Big Tech's influence, following moves by countries like France and Australia. The article presents the EU's approach as a strong, necessary step in a growing global effort to make the internet safer for young people.