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Anna Washenko @ Engadget · 02/02/2026 15:53 EDT

France might seek restrictions on VPN use in campaign to keep minors off social media

France may take additional steps to prevent minors from accessing social media platforms. As its government advances a proposed ban on social media use for anyone under age 15, some leaders are already looking to add further restrictions. During an appearance on public broadcast service Franceinfo, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs Anne Le Hénanff said VPNs might be the next target. "If [this legislation] allows us to protect a very large majority of children, we will continu

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