UK set to announce social media ban for under-16s
2 hours ago
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- The UK is set to announce a social media ban for users under 16, covering platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
- The plan includes stricter age checks than Australia, where enforcement issues arose, and may impose a curfew for older teens.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy emphasized that a ban alone isn't a 'silver bullet' but part of a broader set of protective measures.
- A government consultation received 116,000 responses, with strong support for the ban from parents, campaigners, and young people.
- An IPPR survey found 44% support banning under-16s, while critics argue for tighter regulation over business models and product design.