Under-16 social media ban announced by UK government
The UK government has announced a plan to ban social media for children under 16, following similar moves in Australia. The legislation also aims to restrict children's interactions with strangers in online games and limit exposure to harmful content.
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This policy reflects a growing global trend of governments intervening in digital spaces to protect minors from the perceived mental health risks of social media.
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