France has passed a law prohibiting individuals under the age of fifteen from using social media platforms. The legislation aims to protect minors from online risks and pressures, though it excludes educational platforms. Critically, the law does not establish a specific method for verifying users’ ages. Responsibility for age verification falls to the social media platforms themselves, such as TikTok and Instagram. This places the onus on companies to implement and enforce age restrictions. Several other European countries are now evaluating similar legislation to safeguard their youth online. The approach represents a significant shift towards greater regulation of social media access for younger users.