UK reportedly planning to ban under-16s from high-risk social media features
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Bryony Gooch
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Summary
The UK government is reportedly planning to ban under-16s from accessing "high risk" social media features, including disappearing messages, livestreaming, and chats with adult strangers. Under-18s would also be banned from using romantic or sexual AI chatbots. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall stated that big tech firms have failed to self-regulate, and parents are "crying out for help" regarding children's online safety. The measures could be announced as early as Monday following a consultation on keeping children safe online.
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parents were 'crying out for help' over childrens' online safety
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