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French Assembly Backs Under-15 Social Media Ban, Sending Bill to Fast-Track Senate Review

Officials target a September 2026 start for new accounts with platforms required to deactivate under‑age accounts by year’s end.

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect as Platforms Begin Mass Deactivations

Meta Expands Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger Worldwide

Australia Extends Under-16 Social Media Ban to YouTube