EU proposes age verification app to enforce social media age limits

The European Commission proposed banning under-13s from social media and requiring parental-supervised accounts until age 15, enforced via a free, open-source age verification app that confirms age thresholds without revealing identity. The proposal is at an early stage, with details still emerging and implementation uncertain. This marks a significant regulatory move in the EU's digital policy, potentially setting a precedent for age verification standards globally.