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 (Edith Hancock/Wall Street Journal)

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Edith Hancock / Wall Street Journal : 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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