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The EU is poised to revolutionize how kids use social media, with Ursula von der Leyen proposing a ban on platforms for children under 13—and introducing supervised “mini accounts” for teens aged 13 to 15. Designed to combat addiction, harmful content, and misuse of children’s images, the plan reflects growing urgency to protect young users online. Now awaiting approval from all 27 EU nations, this bold move could reshape global digital safety standards—and spark heated debate, especially with U.S. tech policies in mind.

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