France Bans Social Media for Teens | Tech News

France just became the first EU country to ban kids under 15 from social media, alongside a cell phone ban in high schools — a bold move driven by rising concerns over digital harm and backed by President Macron’s second-term pledge. Parents and advocates hail it as a crucial step to shield teens from toxic content linked to mental health crises, comparing it to protecting kids from alcohol. The law kicks in September, with exceptions for educational tools, and while enforcement and privacy concerns linger, France is positioning itself as Europe’s leader in youth digital protection — following Australia’s lead and inspiring other nations to follow suit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c7789abd728fdc6