France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15 Following National Assembly Approval

French National Assembly approved a bill banning social media for children under 15 and extending mobile phone restrictions to high schools starting September 1.Emmanuel Macron championed the legislation to protect minor mental health from addictive algorithms on platforms like TikTok and Instagram after health reports cited rising cyberbullying and sleep issues.The bill now heads to the Senate for final approval as France joins Australia and Malaysia in implementing strict age-based digital restrictions for young people.