( July 13, 2026, 09:15 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Children under the age of 13 shouldn't be allowed unsupervised access to social media and other digital services, including AI companions, a report commissioned by the European Commission said. The report on child safety online recommended the introduction of effective systems to verify age, and to underpin safety by design and age-appropriate approaches. The burden of proof should be shifted to social media and other digital services providers to demonstrate their products and services are safe for minors. Additionally, enforcement and evaluation capacities should be strengthened, the EU executive said.Report, summary and speech are attached....
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