UK to ban social media for under-16s by early 2027
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Summary
The UK government has announced a social media ban for children under 16, set to take effect in early 2027. The ban covers major platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X, and also requires platforms to prevent children from livestreaming across apps including gaming platforms. Messaging services like WhatsApp and Signal are excluded. For under-17s, livestreaming restrictions and default settings preventing strangers from connecting must be enabled. The government plans to introduce regulations before Christmas and is also considering curfews for 16- and 17-year-olds, with further details expected in July.
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The measure covers Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
Platforms must also stop children from livestreaming across apps, including gaming platforms.
Messaging services such as WhatsApp and Signal are not intended to be included.
The government plans regulations before Christmas to implement the changes in early 2027 and is considering curfews for 16- and 17-year-olds.
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