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Macron Advocates Stronger AI Protections for Children at Summit

2/19/2026

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At the AI Impact summit in Delhi, French President Emmanuel Macron criticized United States views on AI regulation and called for stronger protections for children online.
Macron announced France's plan to ban social networks for children under 15.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres echoed Macron and stressed that AI should benefit everyone.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized authenticity in digital content and warned against AI monopolies.

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At the AI Impact summit in Delhi, French President Emmanuel Macron criticized United States views on AI regulation and called for stronger protections for children online.
Macron announced France's plan to ban social networks for children under 15.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres echoed Macron and stressed that AI should benefit everyone.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized authenticity in digital content and warned against AI monopolies.