Germany plans to ban children under 13 from using social media and restrict its use by teenagers. Bild reports, according to UNN.
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It is noted that, instead, they want to introduce a program for younger schoolchildren that will teach children how to use artificial intelligence and understand the risks associated with it.
An exception will be made for services that are explicitly age-appropriate. For teenagers aged 13 to 18, multilevel restrictions on use are planned. The specifics of these restrictions have not yet been determined
The platforms are also reportedly expected to be required to disable recommendation algorithms by default and prevent the use of features that promote addiction.
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The European Union plans to introduce a ban on access to social networks, video-sharing platforms, artificial intelligence chatbots, and online games for people under the age of 15.
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