Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

The crackdown will target TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook, whilst exempting WhatsApp...

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Britain has announced a sweeping social media ban for individuals under the age of 16, aiming to protect children's mental health and give them back their childhood.

The ban will include platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and X, but will exclude messaging services like WhatsApp and Signal.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that parents widely support the ban, citing concerns over the impact of social media on mental health.
The UK will implement this ban using a model similar to Australia, with regulations expected by the end of the year and the prohibition to come into effect around next spring.

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