Macron Slams US Tech Giants: "Children's Brains Not For Sale" After Social Media Ban
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News18•29-01-2026, 20:37
Macron Slams US Tech Giants: "Children's Brains Not For Sale" After Social Media Ban
- •French President Emmanuel Macron criticized US and China-based tech platforms, stating "our children's brains are not for sale."
- •France's National Assembly approved a bill to ban social media for children under 15, with 130 votes in favor.
- •The legislation aims to limit screen time, protect minors from online harm, and includes a ban on mobile phones in high schools.
- •Macron emphasized that young people's emotions should not be manipulated by algorithms, pushing to curb social media influence.
- •If enacted, France would be the second country after Australia to impose such strict social media restrictions on minors.
Why It Matters: Macron champions child protection by banning social media for under-15s, challenging global tech giants.
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