UK to ban social media for under-16s, citing child safety concerns
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Elsa Ohlen
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Summary
The U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media services for under-16s, modeled on Australian legislation but with additional restrictions on harmful features. The ban could cover major platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X, with regulations potentially taking effect by spring 2027. The move reflects growing global pressure to enhance child safety online.
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The U.K. plans to model its approach on landmark Australian legislation passed late last year, but the country will go further by introducing additional restrictions on features deemed particularly harmful to children.
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