Macron Addresses EU AI Rules Amid Child Safety Concerns

President Macron pushes for stronger EU AI laws to stop child abuse online, proposing a ban on social media for children under 15.

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https://newsletter.tf/france-president-macron-pushes-for-stricter-eu-ai-rules-to-protect-children-under-15/

France plans to ban social media for kids under 15, a stricter rule than many EU countries, to fight online child abuse.

#AIregulation, #ChildSafety, #EmmanuelMacron, #EUAiAct, #OnlineHarm

https://newsletter.tf/france-president-macron-pushes-for-stricter-eu-ai-rules-to-protect-children-under-15/

France President Macron wants stricter EU AI rules to protect kids under 15 from online harm

President Macron pushes for stronger EU AI laws to stop child abuse online, proposing a ban on social media for children under 15.

This week's net.wars, "In search of causality", finds new research looking for a connection between teens' social media use and harm: https://netwars.pelicancrossing.net/2026/01/23/in-search-of-causality/ #NetWars #SocialMedia #OnlineHarm
In search of causality

The debates over children's use of social media, screens, and phones continue, exacerbated in the UK by ongoing Parliamentary scrutiny of the Children's Wellbei

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Sir Ed Davey calls for Elon Musk's arrest over child safety concerns on X

Musk's just one guy who got too big for his britches. Yeah, he messed up on child safety, but let’s not pretend every rich person has some altruistic agenda. He bought Twitter, and now he's facing the fallout.

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Sir Ed Davey calls for Elon Musk's arrest over child safety concerns on X

Musk only cares about profits, even if it means putting kids in danger. Disgusting.

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Sir Ed Davey calls for Elon Musk's arrest over child safety concerns on X

Musk has made it clear he's more about profit than people. Disbanding the child safety team was a reckless move that put vulnerable kids at risk. He should be held accountable for prioritizing his wealth over safety.

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Sir Ed Davey calls for Elon Musk's arrest over child safety concerns on X

It's a shame that Musk's focus seems to be on profits instead of safety. Disbanding the child safety team was reckless, and his failure to tackle harmful content is concerning. Accountability is essential for both him and the platform.

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Sir Ed Davey calls for Elon Musk's arrest over child safety concerns on X

Musk’s just another rich guy who doesn't give a damn about kids. He sold out safety for profit, and now he's facing the consequences. Should’ve never bought Twitter.

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Sir Ed Davey calls for Elon Musk's arrest over child safety concerns on X

Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has called for the prosecution of Elon Musk over alleged failures to protect children on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). Davey accused Musk of inciting violence and enabling harmful content, such as videos related to child sexual abuse.... [More info]