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Time:2026-06-15T10:58:41Z

UK Prime Minister Starmer is set to announce a ban on social media for under-16s, with TikTok and Snapchat blocked for teens by early 2027. Anthropic has disabled its most advanced AI models following a US executive order restricting foreign access, sparking debate in India about its AI strategy. Meanwhile, Meta is turning its platforms into football tournament conversation hubs, and Father's Day gift trends shift toward practical items.

UK to ban social media for under-16s by 2027

UK to ban social media for under-16s by 2027UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on social media access for children under 16, with platforms including TikTok and Snapchat to be blocked for UK teens by early 2027. The move represents one of the strictest online safety measures globally, targeting major platforms to protect minors from harmful content. Tech companies face significant compliance challenges as the UK takes bold action on child online safety.

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59 mins agoWhen will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027.59 mins ago (BBC)
13 hrs agoStarmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platformsThe prime minister promises "bold action" ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children.13 hrs ago (BBC)
UK may ban social media for children under 16 (TechCrunch)
UK will ban social media for children under 16 (Engadget)
UK plans social media ban for under-16s in major online safety push (Digital Trends)

Meta turns platforms into World Cup conversation hubs

Meta turns platforms into World Cup conversation hubsMeta is transforming its social media platforms into central hubs for conversation around the world's biggest football tournament. Father's Day gift trends are shifting toward practical items, with brands like Shark promoting useful gifts over traditional options. Viral TikTok hair hacks are also gaining traction, with tested recommendations separating worthwhile trends from those to avoid.

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¿Adiós a las corbatas? Shark apuesta por los regalos útiles para redefinir el Día del PadreAntonio Quijanopublicado14 June 26El regalo que papá realmente usará: así cambian las tendencias del Día del Padre (TechRadar)
Los trucos para el cabello que se han vuelto virales en TikTok y que realmente valen la penaAntonio Quijanopublicado14 June 26No todos los trucos para el cabello son iguales, así que he probado docenas de ellos para averiguar cuáles vale la pena probar y cuáles es mejor evitar (TechRadar)
Meta convierte tus redes sociales favoritas en centros de conversación para el torneo de fútbol más grande del mundoPorAntonio Quijanopublicado12 June 26 (TechRadar)

Anthropic disables advanced AI models after US order

Anthropic disables advanced AI models after US orderAnthropic has disabled its most advanced AI models following a US executive order that limits foreign access to cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology. The move has sparked debate in India about the country's AI future and its reliance on foreign AI models. The order represents a significant escalation in US efforts to control the global distribution of advanced AI capabilities.

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Anthropic to disable its most advanced AI models after US order limiting foreign access (The Guardian)
As Anthropic suspends access to new models, India debates its AI future (TechCrunch)
Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access (Nikkei Tech)