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Emmanuel Macron quote, Sep 22, 2026

President of France · Sep 22, 2026 · Statement, Launch of the roadmap of the Coalition for Children's Rights and Protection in the Age of AI

We cannot repeat the mistakes of the past and wait twenty years to see the impact of chatbots on minors.

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Emmanuel Macron, President of France
Where
Launch of the roadmap of the Coalition for Children's Rights and Protection in the Age of AI
Topics
Safety, Regulation
Company
Elysee
Source
elysee.fr/en/emmanuel-macron/2026/09/22/launch-of-the-roadmap-of-the-coalition-for-childrens-rights-and-protection-in-the-age-of-ai

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