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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a near-total social media ban, which will take effect next year, for kids under the age of 16. Similar bans are already in place in Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia. Leigh Kiniry reports.
The United Kingdom is set to follow the example of Australia and Indonesia by banning teenagers from social networks. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said platforms like Instagram and TikTok make youngsters "unhappy."
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will ban social media for teens under the age of 16.
Sir Keir Starmer says he will ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live streaming platforms in some of the most far-reaching online restrictions globally.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world's most far-reaching online restrictions to date.
PM warns social media platforms are exposing children to content that is 'dangerous' and 'designed to be addictive'.
A ban could be in place around the spring of 2027, underpinned by existing powers and new regulations due by end-2026.
Meta, YouTube and Snapchat say ban, which would stop children using their platforms, will drive them to ‘less safe services’ UK politics live – latest updates How will the ban work? UK parents: how do you feel about the ban? Britain’s plans to ban social media for under-16s will push teenagers towards more harmful platforms, the world’s biggest technology companies have said as ministers push to enact the new restrictions by next spring. Meta, YouTube and Snapchat have all criticised the ban, which was announced by Keir Starmer on Monday and would stop younger teenagers from using their services. Continue reading...
Restriction will come into effect next year and government also plans to introduce limits on daily social media use to end late-night scrolling
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a proposed law Monday that would ban anyone under 16 from social media apps like TikTok and Snapchat, and the social media companies themselves would be required to verify ages or face big fines. Leigh Kiniry has details from London.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
The ban could include platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.
The UK says it's banning access to social media for those under age 16.
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