What measures is the European Union taking to protect minors on social platforms

The leaders of the European Union gathered in Brussels to discuss the establishment of a minimum age for social media users, such as TikTok and Instagram, as a measure to protect minors. The conclusions of the summit emphasize the importance of respecting privacy and national competencies, calling on the European Commission to implement the Digital Services Act (DSA) and its guidelines for the protection of minors. Although platforms will be involved in the technical enforcement of these rules, decisions will be made at the EU level, and member states cannot impose additional individual obligations. Furthermore, European leaders reaffirmed the need to ban artificial intelligence systems that generate non-consensual intimate images or abusive material concerning minors.