UK Prime Minister Starmer announces ban on social media for under-16s, including TikTok and YouTube
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media use for children under 16, covering platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. The policy aims to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time, marking a significant government intervention in digital regulation and child online safety.
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· 3 pulledBritain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.
The government is taking action to protect children online.
This is a significant step in safeguarding young people from the dangers of social media.
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