UK Government Bans Social Media for Children Under 16, Raises Chatbot Age Limits
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Joel Khalili, Ben Gartside
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Summary
The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has announced a sweeping ban on social media access for children under 16. The ban covers major platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, while messaging services like WhatsApp and Signal are exempt. Additionally, the minimum age for chatbots simulating romantic interactions will be raised to 18. The policy aims to protect young people from harmful online content and improve child safety and well-being.
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Our children deserve better.
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