UK Eyes Social Media Ban for Under-16s Following Australia

The Tech Buzz·Jun 14

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The UK is considering a ban on social media use for those under 16, following a similar move in Australia. Some reports indicate that the UK has already announced or will introduce legislation to bar under-16s from using social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube. However, it is unclear if the ban has been officially implemented or is still being proposed.

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