French lawmakers approved a social media ban for children under 15 and restrictions on mobile phone use in high schools, passing the bill 130-21 in the National Assembly with implementation expected in September pending Senate review. The measure, championed by President Emmanuel Macron and aligned with recent actions in Australia and proposals in the UK, aims to shield minors from harmful content while exempting educational resources and using age verification to enforce compliance. #France #TikTok
Keypoints
- The National Assembly passed the under-15 social media ban 130-21, with the law expected to start next school year.
- President Emmanuel Macron urged fast-tracking the legislation, framing it as protection against manipulative platform algorithms.
- The law exempts educational resources, online encyclopedias, and open-source platforms to preserve learning access.
- Australia’s under-16 ban and account removals show how platforms can use age verification to enforce such rules.
- The UK is considering similar restrictions, signaling a broader international move to bolster child online safety.
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