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France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15
France has banned social media access for children under 15 years old. The French parliament's committee approved the measure, with lawmakers racing to introduce the ban before the new school year. This move makes France the first European Union country to implement such a broad restriction. Concerns cited include exposure to pornography, cyberbullying, and online exploitation.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 5 · Right 3 n = 9
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (5): Amar Ujala, NDTV, Patrika, Telangana Today, The Print
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Zee News (Hindi)
- International (2): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press