EU Unveils Age Verification App

The open-source app will require users to upload a form of identification, such as a passport or ID card, to confirm their age anonymously before accessing certain platforms.

This initiative comes as several EU nations consider national bans on social media for younger teenagers, citing growing concerns over mental health and online safety.

Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok could face significant fines if they fail to integrate the new system or provide an equally effective alternative.

The EU believes this app could become a global blueprint for digital child protection in the 21st century.