France just became the first European country to ban social media for anyone under 15, starting January 2027 — a bold move by President Macron to protect youth mental health. The law requires age verification for all accounts, rolling out in two phases: new accounts must be verified by September, and all existing ones by next year. While the government insists the tech is secure, critics warn of privacy risks and unintended consequences — echoing Australia’s recent ban, where loopholes still let teens access platforms. It’s a high-stakes experiment with global eyes watching.
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