The UK government plans to ban social media for children under 16. This move aims to protect young people, but it has raised concerns about US reactions and how it will be put into practice.
The UK government plans to stop children under 16 from using social media. This decision aims to protect young people from online harms.
The government believes social media can make children unhappy and increase bullying. This ban will cover popular sites like X, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok.
UK ministers are talking with the US government to explain the new rules. They want to avoid any disagreements, as the US has concerns about its technology companies.
The new rules will also stop children under 18 from using "romantic" chatbots and ban adults from contacting children on gaming sites without invitation. The government hopes to have these changes in place by early 2027.
Many groups and parents have welcomed the ban, seeing it as a way to keep children safer. However, some experts and tech companies worry it might push young people to less safe parts of the internet.
