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The committee's report follows a 2024 lawsuit by seven families linking TikTok to psychological harm and suicide risks among minors, urging tougher regulations and legal actions.
- A French parliamentary committee recommended banning children under 15 from using social media and suggested a 'digital curfew' for those aged 15 to 18, restricting access from 10 PM to 8 AM.
- The committee's recommendations follow a lawsuit against TikTok by families, alleging exposure to harmful content led to suicides among minors.
- Laure Miller emphasized that TikTok's addictive design and moderation efforts are insufficient to protect young users and urged stricter regulations on social media platforms.
- Several EU countries are calling for enhanced regulations on children's social media use amid rising concerns about addiction and safety.
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The Gate - The latest French parliamentary report recommended banning social media for children under 15, and restricting its use to those between 15 and 18...
TikTok Under Fire: French Committee Calls for Criminal Probe
A French parliamentary committee has requested a criminal investigation into TikTok for allegedly endangering minors' lives. Findings suggest TikTok's complicity in promoting harmful content. Recommendations include banning social media for children under 15 and implementing curfews for teens. France considers tighter regulations following these revelations.
President of the Parliamentary Committee on the psychological effects of TikTok on young people under 15, Socialist MP Arthur Delaporte explains in "The Morning" on Thursday 11 September why a drastic ban on the social network for young people is not, in his view, the best solution in the immediate future.
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