Children Using Social Media

France moves to ban social media for under-15s

Macron says children's brains are 'not for sale,' urges fast-track to ban social media for kids under 15

French President Emmanuel Macron pushes lawmakers to ban social media for kids under 15, saying children's emotions won't be manipulated by "American Platforms" or "Chinese algorithms."

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France's Macron pushes for fast-track ban on social media for kids under 15

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French lawmakers vote to ban social media use by under-15s

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France debates under-15s social media ban endorsed by Macron

France is on course to follow Australia in banning social media to younger teenagers, as debate on a new law opens in the National Assembly.

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Macron calls for social media ban for French children by September

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French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s

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Egypt to adopt restrictions on children’s social media use to fight 'digital chaos'

About 50% of children under 18 in Egypt use social media platforms where they are likely exposed to harmful content, cyberbullying and abuse, according to a 2024 report by the National Center for Social and Criminological Research, a government-linked think tank.

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Goa likely to bar children under 16 from social media; IT dept studies Australia law

According to a statement issued by the Goa Tourism and IT Ministry, the proposal came as a result of the steady rise in parental complaints over the years regarding the impact of social media on children.