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The UK just banned social media for kids under 16. The founder of 'safe TikTok' says the US is next

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a government plan to block social media services for children under 16. The move aims to give children their childhood back by making platforms like TikTok and Instagram inaccessible. The plan follows similar efforts implemented in Australia.

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The UK government has formally announced a ban on social media for users under 16.

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  1. UK Bans Social Media for Children Under 16

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a government plan to block social media services for children under 16. The move aims to give children their childhood back by making platforms like TikTok and Instagram inaccessible. The plan follows similar efforts implemented in Australia.

    What's confirmed:

    • The UK government will ban social media for children under 16.
    • Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the plan follows similar efforts in Australia.
    • Platforms that may be included in the ban are TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, and X.
    • The government intends to block social media platforms from offering services to those under 16.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Zak Ringelstein, founder of Zigazoo, predicts the US will be the next country to implement an under-16 social media ban.
    • The ban may lead to a loss of anonymity for adults.
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