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Anne Le Hénanff

French Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs.

The mass adoption of AI, at an unprecedented speed, is bringing about new dangers. We must protect our children in their digital lives.

AI Verified (Feb 18, 2026)

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Anne Le Hénanff, quoted in Alexandre Piquard, “France aims to protect children from chatbots,” Le Monde, February 23, 2026.

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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18

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