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The kids act tag on WindowsForum.com follows discussion of the European Commission's proposed KIDS Act and what it could mean for PC gaming, app stores, and operating systems. The conversation centers on Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney's criticism of the proposal, clarifying that it would not simply ban under-13 Fortnite play but instead introduce a broader safe-by-design framework for minors. That framework includes parental controls, age assurance, limits on engagement mechanics, and tighter restrictions on contact with strangers. For Windows users, developers, and platform operators, the tag tracks how this EU proposal could reshape online games and software design.
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    EU KIDS Act Proposal Does Not Ban Under-13 Fortnite Play

    Tim Sweeney’s warning that the EU’s new KIDS Act would be “terrible for the next generation of humanity” is aimed at a proposal that reaches far beyond a simple social-media age gate. For PC players, game developers and platform operators, the European Commission’s September 17 proposal puts...