UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps

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The UK government plans to ban users under 16 from accessing 'high-risk' social media apps as part of a broader effort to protect children online. Additionally, under-18s will be banned from using romantic or sexual AI chatbots, with implementation details to be announced by Keir Starmer.

Keir Starmer to set out plans on Monday but there are fears a decision to ban some platforms but not others will lead to legal challenges Teenagers under the age of 16 are to be banned from accessing “high-risk” social media apps while safer platforms will be subjected to restrictions, under a sweeping government crackdown. Under-18s will also be banned from using romantic or sexual AI chatbots after a consultation on keeping children safe online. Continue reading...