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Story summary
- France's National Assembly approved a bill to ban social media for users under 15.
- The bill aims to curb online bullying and mental health risks.
- Minister Anne Le Hénanff said VPNs may be targeted next to enforce the ban.
- Snapchat blocked 415,000 accounts in Australia under its under-16 ban to illustrate enforcement challenges.
- The French Senate plans a vote by mid-February, with implementation targeted for the 2026 school year.
