# EU chief proposes social media ban for kids under 13

https://mins.news/en/item/60565

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-16 08:34 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://bit.ly/4cJ6L4G

> Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, is seeking a minimum age of 13 for social networks, internet gaming and chatbot services.

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