French President takes aim at ‘American platforms’ and ‘Chinese algorithms’ as France moves to ban social media for under-15s

Emmanuel Macron delivering a speech in sunglasses.

• French MPs voted to pass a social media ban for minors into law
• It isn't law yet; it must first pass through France's Senate
• Once enacted, under-15s would no longer be able to access social platforms

French MPs just voted 116-23 in favor of a social media ban aimed at minors – in what is being heralded as a “major step” towards protecting kids and teenagers online.