The recent surge in youth violence, including a tragic school incident in Nantes, has led French authorities to consider banning social media for users under 15. This proposal, echoed in Ireland, raises challenges due to the influence of tech companies and privacy advocates. Research by CyberSafeKids reveals alarming trends, with over half of disadvantaged eight-year-olds owning smartphones and 90% creating social media accounts. These children also face higher risks of cyberbullying and access to inappropriate content, spotlighting the urgent need for regulatory responses.
The French government is blaming harmful content on social media and Macron says France can't wait any longer to ban social media for children under 15.
More than half of eight-year-olds from disadvantaged areas now own a smartphone - twice the rate of eight-year-olds from wealthier backgrounds.
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