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UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a UK ban on social media access for under-16s, effective early next year.
What: The UK government plans to prohibit platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X for children under 16, citing mental health concerns, while exempting messaging services like WhatsApp.
Why it matters: This indicates a growing international trend toward state-mandated digital age verification, placing the burden of enforcement and potential liability on major tech platforms.
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