TechEurope seeks stricter age limits for TikTok, Instagram and Facebook

The European Commission has proposed barring children under 13 from social media and restricting potentially addictive features such as infinite scrolling, autoplay and personalized recommendations. Non-compliant companies could be fined up to 6% of global annual revenue. The plan would also strengthen parental controls and age verification, while the tech industry warns of privacy risks.

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