The European Parliament has voted to introduce a minimum age of 16 on social media.
The recommendation, which will now be sent to the European Commission, was backed by 483 MEPs, while 92 objected.
MEPs also insisted for more accurate age assurance system online to ensure content is safe and age-appropriate.
This would protect children from commercial exploitation and prohibit financial incentives for kidfluencing - children acting as influencers.
In addition, the Parliament is calling for a ban on what it's describing as "addictive features," such as auto play, reward loops and infinite scrolling.
The European Parliament wants urgent action to address ethical and legal challenges posed by AI tools such as chatbots and deepfakes apps.
Under these recommendations, sites not complying with EU rules will be banned and senior managers may be personally liable in cases of serious and persistent non-compliance.
The vote comes as the world's first social media ban for under-16s is set to take effect in Australia in two weeks' time.
