The European Union’s chief is considering social media restrictions for kids under 13

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is considering restrictions on social media for children under 13. An EU panel recommended forbidding access for this age group until tech companies prove their platforms are safe. This move follows global trends, with Australia, the U.K., Turkey, and Indonesia implementing bans for users under 15 or 16 on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, driven by growing concerns regarding the impact of social media on developing brains.