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France adopts ban on social media for under-15s

The French National Assembly votes to ban social media for under-15s.

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The law, applicable in mainland France, could extend to French Polynesia.

Platforms will be required to verify users' ages or face penalties.

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Cette mesure vise à protéger les mineurs des risques liés aux réseaux sociaux, un enjeu de sécurité publique et de santé mentale. Elle s'inscrit dans un cadre législatif plus large sur la régulation du numérique en France.

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