Social media app icons are seen on a smartphone screen in this photo illustration on Oct. 18, 2025. Oleksii Pydsosonnii/The Epoch TimesEuropean 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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