Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s in UK, critics say it lets big tech off the hook
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Maddison Wheeldon
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UK PM Keir Starmer has announced a social media ban for under-16s, inspired by Australia's approach, set to take effect from Spring 2027. The ban will prevent access to major platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X, and will also restrict livestreaming and stranger communication for children on gaming sites. The article criticizes this approach, arguing it allows big tech companies to continue harvesting data while failing to address the root causes of online harm, and suggests that regulating tech giants would be more effective than banning children from platforms.
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bskyStarmer announces social media ban for under-16s in UK, critics say it lets big tech off the hookthecanary.coKey quotes
· 3 pulledAll I've ever wanted for my own children, hand on heart, is for them to be happy and for them to be safe, I think that's what any parent wants.
The ban will prevent access to apps like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
The government will go further by restricting livestream and 'stranger communication' for children including on gaming sites.
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