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France has passed a law banning children under 15 from using social media, citing risks to their mental health and safety, with supporters comparing it to protecting kids from alcohol. The move follows lawsuits linking teen suicides to harmful content on platforms like TikTok, and while some experts question how it will be enforced, the government sees it as a necessary step to protect young people online. The ban is set to take effect at the start of the school year, pending a constitutional review.