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France Moves to Criminally Charge TikTok Over Child Safety

The committee's report cites TikTok as a significant source of harmful content and suggests banning social media under age 15 and instituting a curfew for 15- to 18-year-olds to protect youth mental health.

  • A French parliamentary committee recommends banning social media for children under 15 and enforcing a nighttime digital curfew for ages 15 to 18, following months of testimony.
  • Committee chief Arthur Delaporte announced he would file a criminal complaint against TikTok for endangering users' lives.
  • The committee's formation was prompted by a lawsuit against TikTok regarding its impact on minors' mental health after a tragic incident involving suicide.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron supports banning social media for those under 15 after previous incidents raised concerns about minors' safety.
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The Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry into the Psychological Effects of TikTok on Minors delivered its conclusions on Thursday. With strong recommendations: banning social networks for children under 15 years of age, choosing between algorithms or digital curfew. With TF1info, High Commissioner for Children Sarah El Haïry welcomes a report that goes in the right direction. Interview. - TikTok report: for Sarah El Haïry, "it is necessary that th…

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Socialist MP Arthur Delaporte has asked the Paris prosecutor’s office to launch a criminal investigation into TikTok, accusing the platform of “endangering the lives of young users.” The six-month report by the French parliamentary commission describes TikTok as a “slow poison” for children, highlighting the impact of algorithms that expose them to harmful content. The commission recommends a ban on social networks for children under 15 and a “d…

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After several months of hearing, the Commission of Inquiry into the Psychological Effects of TikTok issues a report provided on the various vices of the ultra-popular platform, but also reasons to hope for a healthier young-smartphone relationship, notably thanks to solutions outside the walls of the application. Interview with the chairman of the Arthur Delaporte commission.

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MAINTENANCE. MP Laure Miller, Chair of the TikTok Commission, unveils an alarming report on the impact of social networks on young people. She explains.

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Barron's broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
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