The UK is following Australia by banning young people under 16 from TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms.
AI summary The British government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has announced a ban on social media access for users under 16, set to take effect in 2027. The ban will cover platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and X, following a similar approach to Australia. Additional measures include preventing children from talking to strangers in online games and using certain chatbots. Messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal are expected to be exempt.
