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UK PM Starmer reportedly planning social media ban for under-16s, with parental guidance on smartphones

U.K. Plans Social Media Ban for Under-16s, Following Australia's Model

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The U.K. government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, plans to ban under-16s from social media platforms using a model similar to Australia's. The ban would cover major platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), while exempting YouTube Kids, Google Classroom, WhatsApp, and Signal. The proposal has drawn criticism from Big Tech companies, with a YouTube spokesperson arguing that blanket bans push children toward less safe, anonymous services. A definitive list of affected platforms has not yet been announced.

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Blanket bans push kids out of such curated, supervised, beneficial experiences and towards anonymous, less safe services.

I fundamentally believe that we must harness the power of technology to build a stronger, fairer Britain. But we must also protect our children.

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“I fundamentally believe that we must harness the power of technology to build a stronger, fairer Britain," said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “But we must also protect our children.”

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