Overview

• A parliamentary committee recommended prohibiting under‑15s from using social media and making platforms inaccessible to 15‑ to 18‑year‑olds from 10pm to 8am.
• The report sets a three‑year deadline for platforms to meet legal obligations under the EU’s Digital Services Act, after which the ban could extend to under‑18s, with the presidency signaling support.
• Committee chief Arthur Delaporte said he will file a criminal complaint accusing TikTok of endangering users and alleged that regional executive Marlene Masure may have lied to the committee.
• Lawmakers urged mandatory age verification at registration, a nationwide information campaign on online risks, and creation of a "digital negligence" offense for parents.
• TikTok said youth safety is its top priority and told lawmakers its AI moderation caught 98% of violating content in France, claims the committee deemed insufficient.