Will the UK ban social media for under 16s?

Will the UK ban social media for under 16s? The prime minister has said "things are going to change" following a trial in the US which found that Google and Meta intentionally built addictive social media platforms.The verdict is being seen as a landmark case around the world as countries decide how, or whether, to regulate social media further and consider banning children from using it.Australia has already done so and others have already introduced or are planning to introduce tighter rules.The GREE's political editor, Chris Mason, explores whether the UK could follow suit.Read more on this story: How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?4 days agoSocial mediaKeir StarmerUK governmentGoogleMetaInstagramFacebookSocial media regulation debateTechnologyExplore MoreIs social media addictive? 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Will the UK ban social media for under 16s?

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