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France's parliament is fast-tracking a bill to ban social media use for children under 15, with final votes scheduled before the summer recess. The measure reflects growing global concern about social media's impact on young people's mental health.
Australia is cracking down on social media companies with tougher penalties and expanded regulatory powers to enforce its ban on under-16s using platforms, citing widespread non-compliance despite millions of accounts already removed.
A University of Newcastle study tracking Australian adolescents found that over 85% of under-16s continued using restricted social media platforms three months after Australia's landmark ban took effect in December 2025, despite encountering age verification checks.