"Macron points finger at social media as France ignites"

French President Emmanuel Macron has blamed social media platforms such as TikTok and Snapchat for exacerbating the violent protests that have erupted across France following the shooting and killing of a 17-year-old of North African descent by a police officer. Macron called on tech companies to delete violent content and provide the identity of protesters who use social media to incite disorder. However, critics argue that blaming social media platforms is a distraction from addressing deeper issues of racism and discrimination in law enforcement. The role of social media in the protests goes beyond organizing and documenting the violence, as it has also exposed incidents of police violence and held officers accountable.