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EU Commission references forthcoming EU KIDS Act during EU Code Week 2026 launch

At the EU Code Week 2026 opening, the European Commission highlighted several AI‑related initiatives, including the AI Act, the Digital Education Action Plan, the BIK+ strategy, and the forthcoming EU KIDS Act. The event underscored the need for responsible, child‑safe AI and digital skills education across Europe.

Why it matters: The Commission’s mention of the upcoming EU KIDS Act signals a new regulatory focus on child‑friendly AI and digital education.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
The Commission encourages the EU Code Week community to explore, imagine and have fun in the age of AI
European Commission digital strategy news · primary source
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEuropean Commission
LawEU AI Act
StatusAnnounced
PublishedOctober 13, 2026
Effectivenot stated
Topicschildren, ai governance, education
Datapersonal, children