UK to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
The UK government has announced plans to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube, with the ban expected to be implemented by next spring. This move aims to protect young people, despite skepticism about its effectiveness.
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Under-16s to be banned from TikTok, YouTube and other social media by next spring, Starmer says
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.
Read full article →U.K. will ban kids under 16 from using social media apps
The U.K. is the latest country to announce a ban on social media for children under 16. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Amy Orben, a professor at the University of Cambridge.
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Read full article →The social media ban won’t work. It’s still a good thing
If only some under-16s break the addiction, it's worth it
By Will Dunn
Read full article →Britain unveils sweeping social media ban for under-16s
Controls on gaming platforms also on cards
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