UK's Starmer proposes social media ban for under-16s following Australia's model
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Summary
The article discusses UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plan to ban under-16s from major social media platforms, following Australia's lead as the first country to implement such a ban. Australia's ban, introduced in December, prohibits under-16s from using platforms like TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and Threads, with enforcement targeting social media companies through fines rather than punishing children or parents. The UK government will also restrict children from livestreaming on "safer" sites and prevent them from talking to strangers on gaming apps.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAustralia became the first country in the world to do this.
Children and parents aren't punished for breaking the rules. Instead, social media companies face fines
The government will also stop children being able to livestream on 'safer' sites, and stop them being able to talk to strangers on gaming apps.
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