Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum ahead of expected under-16 social media ban
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Summary
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a ban on social media for under-16s within 10 days, following Australia's lead. The move comes after a nationwide consultation on protecting children from harmful online content. Starmer delivered an ultimatum to tech firms at London Tech Week, telling them to "take responsibility" and rejecting the notion that social media risks are something parents must simply accept.
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The Prime Minister told social media companies to 'take responsibility' for harmful content on their platforms.
He rejected suggestions that the risks of social media are something parents must put up with.
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