QtrendsUK to ban social media for under-16s
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a ban on social media access for children under 16 on Monday, framing it as bold action to protect young people online. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stated tech firms have had 'enough time' to self-regulate. However, the father of Molly Russell, a teenager who died after viewing harmful content, called the rushed timeline 'deplorable' and politically motivated. TechCrunch reports the ban could apply across major platforms.
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UK may ban social media for children under 16
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