U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16 - CBS News
The U.K. government has announced plans to ban children under 16 from social media platforms and restrict access to certain 'harmful' online functions by 2027. Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to protect minors from addictive content, despite potential pushback from tech companies.
Why it matters
This legislation represents a major shift in digital regulation and sets a precedent for how governments manage child safety online.
London - The United Kingdom is the latest country to announce plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps.
The article presents the government's plan alongside the challenges and criticisms from tech companies and international observers.
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