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EU plans minimum age for social networks

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Experts advise the EU-Commission today. They give a report to Ursula von der Leyen. It is about social networks like TikTok.

The experts suggest a minimum age. Children should use the internet safely. The EU wants to protect them from danger.

Austria plans a ban. Children under 14 cannot use social networks there. EU-rules matter for all countries.

The EU-Commission decides rules for big internet firms. National laws must match EU-rules. Brussels helps with these rules.

Ursula von der Leyen worries about young people. Social networks cause problems for them. Australia bans social networks for children under 16.

Scientists in St. Pölten made an app. It uses Artificial Intelligence against hate. The app helps teenagers reply to mean comments.

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Definitions

Social networks
These are websites or apps. People share messages and pictures there. Examples are TikTok or Instagram.
EU-Commission
This is the government group of the European Union. They propose new laws.
Artificial Intelligence
These are computer programs. They solve tasks alone. They can write text or find pictures.

People

Ursula von der Leyen
She is the head of the EU-Commission.

Locations

Austria
This is a country in Europe. It plans a ban for children under 14.
Brussels
This is a city in Belgium. Important offices of the European Union are here.
Australia
This is a country far away. It bans social networks for children under 16.

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