AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Rights & Youth Protection: France has passed a landmark ban on social media for children under 15, making it the first EU country to do so. The law, backed by President Emmanuel Macron, bars new accounts from September 1 and targets existing accounts later, with platforms required to use age checks approved by France’s privacy regulator; it also bans mobile phones in high schools. Tech & Sovereign AI: Microsoft has signed a multibillion-dollar deal with French AI firm Mistral to rent European computing power and expand access to Mistral models via Microsoft’s cloud tools. Sports—Tour de France: Remco Evenepoel won the Tour’s Stage 16 individual time trial, cutting Tadej Pogačar’s lead while the race’s anti-doping testing debate continues. Entertainment—Film & TV: Elsa Zylberstein is set for her directorial debut with “My Best Life,” inspired by her viral lockdown sketches. Fashion & Culture: Pull&Bear launches a new fashion photography prize with Hyères, aiming to spotlight emerging image-makers. Sports—Football Business: RC Lens owner Joseph Oughourlian criticizes Ligue 1’s governance and rejects a “major” Premier League multi-club approach.
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