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Von der Leyen says the KIDS Act will put child safety duties on platforms
EU — Technology & HealthWhat was said
Von der Leyen urges parents to discuss mental health with their children and says young Europeans spend four to six hours a day on screens. Von der Leyen says the KIDS Act will put parents in control and make platforms prove their safety.
This Mental Health Day, ask your kids how they are. Young Europeans spend on average 4 to 6 hours a day on screens. Engaging with some of the most sophisticated technology ever created. For years, platforms have been playing fast and loose with our children's mental health. With the KIDS Act, we are putting parents back in the driving seat. And the burden of proving safety, on the platforms. Because the question is not whether kids should have access to social media. The question is whether social media platforms should have access to our children.View official source