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flag France advances ban on social media for under-15s after lawsuit links TikTok to teen deaths and harm.

flag France is moving forward with a proposed ban on social media for children under 15 after a class action lawsuit by seven families alleging TikTok’s algorithm promoted harmful content, contributing to the deaths of two teens and severe health issues in five others. flag The case, led by lawyer Laure Boutron-Marmion, has prompted a public health emergency declaration and accelerated legislation that passed the National Assembly and is now before the Senate. flag The push follows Australia’s model and aims to counter tech companies’ engagement-driven algorithms, though some young users acknowledge risks while struggling to imagine life without social media.

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