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The UK is following Australia by banning young people under 16 from TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms.

AI summary The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has announced a ban on social media access for children under 16, set to take effect in 2027. The ban will cover platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and will include additional restrictions for teens, such as preventing under-17s from live-streaming and chatting with strangers, and under-18s from using romantic companion AI chatbots. The ban is modeled after Australia's approach but is described as more sweeping.

The UK has become the latest country to ban social media for under-16s — here's everything you need to know.

AI summary The UK government plans to ban social media for under-16s, with measures expected to block platforms like TikTok and Snapchat for teens early in 2027. The restrictions may also reach into gaming and AI chatbots, curbing features judged too addictive for young users, following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to go further with the plans.