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French TikTok Inquiry Seeks Under‑15 Social Media Ban and Teen Night Curfew, Refers TikTok to Prosecutor

Lawmakers cite algorithmic harm to minors, with enforcement constrained by age‑verification limits under EU law.

Overview

  • The report urges barring under‑15s from all social networks and imposing a 22:00–08:00 shutdown for users aged 15 to 18.
  • Commission president Arthur Delaporte referred TikTok to the Paris prosecutor for alleged endangerment of users and possible perjury by executives.
  • Lawmakers say powerful recommendation systems trap youths in harmful content and point to a 26% fall in francophone moderators between 2023 and 2024.
  • The recommendations add a public‑information push and a new criminal offence of “digital negligence” targeting parents judged irresponsible.
  • If platforms fail to meet legal duties within three years, restrictions could extend to under‑18s, with any rollout constrained by age‑verification limits and EU DSA compliance.