France’s National Assembly has backed legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social media, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks.
The bill proposes banning under-15s from social networks and “social networking functionalities” embedded within broader platforms, and reflects rising public angst over the impact of social media on minors.
Lawmakers voted 116 to 23 in favour of the bill on Monday (Tuesday AEDT). It …
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