The EU plans to stop kids under 15 from using social media and ChatGPT, affecting Meta, Google, and OpenAI.

Sep 14, 2026, 11:33 PM ETRulesRead the original at benzinga.com

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Meta is named among platforms targeted by the EU rules that limit under-15 access and require age checks, which could cut youth engagement and raise costs.

META · Meta Platforms, Inc.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. is named among platforms hit by a reported EU plan to block under-15s from independent social media access. The rules would force age checks, limit accounts and push firms to change recommendation systems, which should reduce young-user reach and raise compliance costs. Meta's recent positive press and short-term stock strength may blunt the effect but do not remove the likely reduction in youth engagement and added regulatory expense.

GOOG · Alphabet Inc.

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Video-sharing platforms would face age verification and limits, which likely reduces young-user access and adds compliance work for YouTube and Google.

SNAP · Snap Inc.

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Snap is named among firms pushing back, which signals the rules would affect Snapchat’s teen users and could reduce engagement or shift them elsewhere.

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