Macron calls for ban on social media for children under 15 to be in place by September

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a ban on social media for children under 15 to be implemented by September, citing concerns over mental health and the manipulation of young users by tech companies. Macron's push comes as France's health watchdog reports that half of teenagers spend between two and five hours a day on their smartphones, with 58% using them for social networks. The proposed bill aims to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time, mirroring similar moves by the British government and Australia, where social media companies have already revoked access to millions of child accounts.