UK to ban children under 16 from social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
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The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, announced a ban on children under 16 using major social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, set to take effect early next year. The move aims to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time, aligning the UK with a growing global trend of tightening online safety regulations for minors. Countries such as Australia, Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand, and South Korea have also introduced or are considering similar age-based restrictions.
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The ban, which is expected to take effect early next year, makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.
Australia, Canada, Brazil and Indonesia have introduced legislation or announced age-based restrictions or requirements for children's access to social media.
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