The European Commission proposed the EU KIDS Act to protect children online by restricting social media access by age (under 13 prohibited, 13-15 with parental controls, 15+ unrestricted), requiring safety features by default, implementing age verification, and shifting responsibility to platforms to demonstrate child safety.
The U.S. Treasury auto-enrolled over 60 million American children under 18 in Trump Accounts (530A accounts) following proposed regulations, expanding participation beyond previous opt-in structures. Eligible children born 2025–2028 may receive a one-time $1,000 government contribution, and the accounts now permit stock donations alongside traditional fund investments. The initiative aims to boost savings and philanthropic giving, with tech leaders like Michael Dell pledging additional funds for lower-income beneficiaries.
The U.S. Treasury announced that over 60 million children have been automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts (530A accounts), which launched July 4 and offer eligible children a one-time $1,000 government contribution. The accounts now permit stock donations and require families to claim accounts to access funds, addressing previous low participation rates among lower-income households.
The European Commission proposed the EU KIDS Act to protect children online by implementing age-based access restrictions to social media, requiring safety-by-design features like disabling infinite scroll and unsolicited contact, and mandating age verification while shifting responsibility to platforms to prove their services are safe for minors.
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