Social media app icons are seen on a smartphone screen in this photo illustration on Oct. 18, 2025. Oleksii Pydsosonnii/The Epoch Times
European Union officials announced a new age verification app designed to protect children online, as governments worldwide grapple with how to limit minors’ exposure to harmful digital content without compromising privacy or access.
European Commission Vice-President Henna Virkkunen said in an April 15 statement that the app is technically ready and will allow users to prove their age without sharing sensitive personal data.
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