Speaking of social media accountability…France may be next to ban social media for minors. President Emmanuel Macron announced this week that a bill proposing social media restrictions for anyone under 15-16-years-old could hit parliament in January. A French parliamentary commission has already recommended the age restriction plus a “digital curfew” for 15-18-year-olds, after seven French families sued TikTok in late 2024 over harmful content. One mother, Emmanuelle Pouedras, has kept the debate in the spotlight: she filed a complaint against TikTok, Meta, and other platforms this past September, alleging algorithms pushed harmful content to her 15-year-old son before his death. Across Europe, regulatory momentum is building, and personal stories like Pouedras’ are driving the urgency for stricter protections. (RFI)
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