UK Prime Minister Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media sites for users under 16, along with restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms. The move represents one of the world's most far-reaching efforts to regulate children's access to social media. Starmer acknowledged the ban will not be easy to implement but emphasized the UK government has agency in pushing back against the power of big technology companies.
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While the ban will not be easy, the UK government has agency in pushing back against the power of big technology companies, said Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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