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'Threats enhanced by technology' were also mentioned in the text.

The Paris Peace Forum drew about 30 leaders of state and government.

As a preliminary step, social media businesses should seek evidence of identification.

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At a Paris conference on Thursday, internet behemoths like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat joined numerous world leaders in issuing a global push to better protect children online. The call, which was launched by France and UNICEF, recognizes that 'children might come across dangerous and violent content and information manipulation in the digital world.' Children, like adults, have the right to privacy, which must be respected.' Cyberbullying, sexual abuse, prostitution, human trafficking, sexual and gender-based violence, and violent online radicalization were among the 'threats magnified by technology' highlighted in the text.

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'We urge all governments, online service providers, and related groups to advocate for children's digital rights,' it stated. Amazon, Google, and YouTube, Facebook and Instagram's parent firm Meta, Microsoft, Snapchat, and Twitter are among the signatories. Eight countries have joined the appeal, including France, Italy, Argentina, Jordan, and Morocco, but not the United States. The Paris Peace Forum, which began on Thursday, drew some 30 leaders of state and government, including US Vice President Kamala Harris. The summit, which will take place both in person and online, will bring together world leaders, CEOs, NGOs, and others to debate global challenges like climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the digital revolution.

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In the presence of YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, Macron presided over a discussion on children's rights. 'We need to control material and authorization mechanisms so that an 8-year-old, a 10-year-old, or a 15-year-old child cannot be exposed to all contents without regulations,' Macron said. He believes it must be done through parental controls, which are placed by default on some tools. He also emphasised the need of informing youngsters about the dangers of social media. Another discussion on governing the digital realm included Macron, Harris, EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as Microsoft President Brad Smith. Harris indicated that the United States will join the Paris Call, which was initiated in 2018 to strengthen cyberspace security and regulation.