Gamers across the European Union (E.U.) will soon have to verify their age as part of the upcoming “E.U. Kids Act,” a report states.
\n\nEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the E.U.’s tech chief Henna Virkkunen are reportedly expected to present the so-called “E.U. Kids Act” on Thursday, with a preview slated during Von der Leyen’s State of the Union Address to the European Parliament on Wednesday.
\n\nThe authoritarian bill is widely expected to introduce social media restrictions to minors aged 15 or younger similar to those implemented by other non-E.U. nations such as Australia and the United Kingdom.
\n\nEuronews reports the E.U.’s iteration will cover not just social media and video-sharing platforms, but also online video games and online Artificial Intelligence chatbots as well. Per Euronews, the broader scope was a suggestion made by Spain and the Netherlands last week.
\n\nEuractiv, citing internal documents reviewed by the outlet, explained that as per the terms of the legislation, E.U. gamers seeking to sign up for a new online game account will have to carry out an age verification process. Said verification must be done through an E.U. tool or other solution coming from public authorities — furthermore, the…
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