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Summary: EU lawmakers urge minimum age of 16 to access social media freely NHK

1. The European Parliament has passed a resolution, suggesting a "digital minimum age" of 16 for using social media, video-sharing platforms, and AI companions.
2. Children aged 13 to 15 can still access these services but with parental consent. Children under 13 are not allowed.
3. The aim is to protect minors from online addiction, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content. The resolution may speed up EU discussions on internet safety measures for children.
Summary
European Parliament proposes a digital minimum age of 16 for social media, video-sharing platforms, and AI companions, allowing children aged 13 to 15 with parental consent. Under 13 are restricted. The aim is protecting minors from online addiction, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content,
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ID: 51fba0dd-637d-4c45-a54f-d3a76f6d9980

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251127_05/#summary

Date: Nov. 27, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-27

Created: 2025/11/28 01:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:28

Last Read: 2025/11/28 10:53

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