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French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
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France has passed legislation banning social media use for children under 15, aiming to protect minors from harmful digital content and addiction. The law also restricts mobile phone use in high schools, pending constitutional review.
PARIS — France banned children under 15 from using social media on Tuesday, becoming the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids.
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