Economic Times Tech
7/21/2026
French lawmakers vote on social media ban for children
Short summary
French lawmakers are voting on legislation to ban social media for children under fifteen, requiring age verification systems from platforms. Educational websites and online encyclopedias would remain accessible. If passed, France joins other nations pursuing similar child-protection digital restrictions.
- •France voting on social media ban for under-15s
- •Age verification would be required from platforms
- •Educational sites exempted from the ban
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