The European Union announced that its age-verification application designed to protect children online is technically ready for rollout. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the app will help enforce rules requiring platforms to better protect minors. Users will confirm their age by uploading identification documents while maintaining anonymity. The system will work across mobile devices and computers and is intended as a deterrent rather than surveillance. The initiative follows growing concern about social media’s impact on children and comes as several European countries consider stricter age limits for online access.
The European Union announced that its age-verification application designed to protect children online is technically ready for rollout. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the app will help enforce rules requiring platforms to better protect minors. Users will confirm their age by uploading identification documents while maintaining anonymity. The system will work across mobile devices and computers and is intended as a deterrent rather than surveillance. The initiative follows growing concern about social media’s impact on children and comes as several European countries consider stricter age limits for online access.