Macron Prioritizes Youth AI Curbs in G-7

Macron's G7 prioritization signals an accelerating international regulatory convergence on youth digital protection. The combination of France's pending ban, Australia's December 2025 precedent, and India's stated consideration suggests a coordinated multilateral approach to age-gating social platforms. This contrasts with the US position articulated by Vice President JD Vance at the 2025 Paris AI summit, which warned against 'excessive regulation' that could impede sector growth[2]. The regulatory momentum may establish binding international standards through G7 coordination, potentially fragmenting the global social media landscape into age-restricted markets. France's framing of child protection as 'civilization' rather than regulation[2] indicates an effort to reposition safety measures as ethical imperatives rather than economic constraints, which could influence adoption among developing nations like India.