UK to ban under‑16s from social media platformsExecutive summary: The UK announced a plan to ban social media usage for under‑16s through forthcoming legislation. The policy could reshape digital advertising markets and increase compliance costs for major platforms. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government, major social media companies, regulatory bodies. Parliamentary debate and potential legislative vote in the coming months.The UK government has declared that it will prohibit children under 16 from using major social media services, citing protection from harmful content. The measure is part of a broader regulatory push targeting big tech. Implementation details and enforcement mechanisms are still being defined.Connected developmentsUK to ban social media for under‑16sOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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