Policy / Child safety · Governance & regulation
The Commission’s proposed child-safety framework includes conversational services within its coverage, alongside other online services used by minors.
Why it matters
It places chatbot design within a broader debate about age-appropriate access, protective defaults and platform responsibility.
Read with care
A proposal, not enacted law. Parliament and Council must consider the text. This briefing summarises the Commission’s announcement; it does not establish final obligations or commencement dates.
What was checked
European Commission announcement checked. Detailed legal-text review remains outstanding.