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The EU details the Kids Act, which would require social networks to use age verification tools to stop under-15s from opening accounts, ban under-13s, and more

Proposal needs to be negotiated, adopted by EU lawmakers and member states before it can take effect

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The EU details the Kids Act, which would require social networks to use age verification tools to stop under-15s from opening accounts, ban under-13s, and more

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