France plans social media ban for children under 15 from next school year
Macron said social media platforms should not be allowed to influence or manipulate young minds. He stressed that childrenโs emotions and mental well-being must be protected from powerful digital platforms and automated algorithms. New Delhi: French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to speed up the legal process to introduce a ban on social media for children below the age of 15. The move is aimed at ensuring the law comes into effect by September, when the next school year begins. In a video message shared by a French television channel, Macron said he has asked his government to use…