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France is banning kids under 15 from social media.

The Verge •
July 21, 2026 • 09:40 PM
• By Emma Roth
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Both houses of France’s Parliament voted to approve a new law that could restrict under-15s from social media as soon as September 1st, while also banning cellphone use in high schools. Australia began restricting kids under 16 from social media last year, though a recent study found that many underage users can still access the platforms. [Link: French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15 | https://apnews.com/article/france-social-media-ban-macron-94abd981ccea85138af314cfb1ea62cf | AP News]

France is banning kids under 15 from social media.

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Both houses of France’s Parliament voted to approve a new law that could restrict under-15s from social media as soon as September 1st, while also banning cellphone use in high schools. Australia began restricting kids under 16 from social media last year, though a recent study found that many underage users can still access the platforms.

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