Commission adopts EU KIDS Act, restricting under 15 access to social media, AI chatbots

The European Commission adopted its EU KIDS Act proposal, requiring social media, video sharing and AI chatbot providers to bar autonomous accounts for children under 15, verify age, curb addictive design and face fines up to 6% of global turnover; it now goes to Parliament and Council.

Reported AI-drafted European Commission, DG CNECT, EU KIDS Act proposal page, 16 September 2026

What it does not test. Does not establish that Parliament and Council will adopt the text unchanged or set an entry into force date.

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