UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces ban on social media access for children under 16.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that the UK will ban children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms. The restriction is expected to take effect early next year, with regulations to be drawn up by the end of this year. The ban covers apps including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Snapchat.
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Outlets broadly agree on the policy details, with slight emphasis splits. The Globe and Mail asks will it actually work? citing Australian enforcement struggles. Others focus on the growing global movement or simply list the banned platforms.
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