The European Union unveiled proposals on Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as a growing number of countries look to restrict children's access to the platforms following a global backlash.

The EU will also ban addictive design features such as so-called infinite scrolling where children are concerned, according to a draft document.

The EU will also ban addictive design features such as so-called infinite scrolling where children are concerned, according to a draft document.