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EU Faces Pressure for Mandatory Age Verification on Social Media

6/21/2025

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The EU is under mounting pressure to implement mandatory age verification for social media, aiming to safeguard minors. Eleven countries are pushing for tougher regulations under the Digital Services Act. Although the European Commission backs facial age estimation, critics warn it could jeopardize innovation and privacy. Final guidelines are anticipated by July.

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The EU is under mounting pressure to implement mandatory age verification for social media, aiming to safeguard minors. Eleven countries are pushing for tougher regulations under the Digital Services Act. Although the European Commission backs facial age estimation, critics warn it could jeopardize innovation and privacy. Final guidelines are anticipated by July.