France bans social media access for children under 15, first EU jurisdiction to legislate

French lawmakers banned children under 15 from accessing social media, citing concerns over pornography, cyberbullying, and online exploitation, per The Hindu. Builders in social, gaming, and consumer apps: France's move signals regulatory momentum—if you serve kids or teens, expect age-gating and parental verification to become baseline, not competitive moat.

Source: Mint ↗