EU chief confronts Big Tech with a bloc-wide proposal to protect kids from social media

The European Union’s top official proposed on Wednesday banning children under 13 across the 27-nation bloc from using social media sites and imposing limits for older teens on accessing the platforms. The plan outlined by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen adds to global efforts to protect young people using platforms such as Instagram and TikTok from online harm. “I am aware that many perceive the power of Big Tech as overwhelming and impossible to roll back.