UK to ban under-16s from social media as global age-restriction movement grows
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Associated Press
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
The UK is banning people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time. This move is part of a growing global trend of age-based restrictions on social media. While some parents and child advocacy groups support these measures, critics argue they are ineffective and raise privacy concerns. The article also briefly mentions Australia's similar ban, described as a global first when introduced in December.
Key quotes
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The U.K. joins a global movement to enforce age-based restrictions or requirements for access to social media.
Some parents and child advocacy groups have welcomed them, but critics say they are ineffective and come with privacy concerns.
The ban there was described as a global first when it was introduced in December
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