Macron pushes forward France’s social media ban for under 15s
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French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for a social media ban for children under 15 in France, aiming for implementation by September. He has requested an accelerated legal process to ensure the legislation passes quickly through the Senate. Macron cited concerns about the manipulation of children's emotions and brains by foreign platforms and algorithms as the primary reason. This announcement follows similar considerations in the UK regarding social media restrictions for young teenagers. A French health watchdog report highlighted the potential harmful effects of social media on teenagers, including reduced self-esteem and exposure to risky content, with a high percentage of French youth using smartphones and social networks daily.
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AI-Extracted90 per cent of children aged between 12 and 17 use smartphones daily to access the internet.
One in two teenagers spends between two and five hours a day on a smartphone.
British government will consider banning young teenagers from social media.
The brains of our children and our teenagers are not for sale.
Macron wants to fast track a ban on social media for children under 15 to start in September.
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