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France's Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s

France's Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s

France's constitutional court blocked a bill that would have barred children under 15 from opening social media accounts starting September 1, citing concerns over age verification and enforcement. Builders in social platforms should expect regulatory approaches to vary drastically by geography; one-size-fits-all age gates will not survive legal scrutiny.

Source: ET Tech ↗

🎧 This story is in the 15 August 2026 episode — Arjun & Meera
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