British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that his government would ban those under 16 from using social media platforms such as X, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
Starmer announced the measure during a press conference, saying the social media ban would make “a huge difference” to children’s lives and help protect them from harmful online content.
“It is clear to me a full ban is the right choice,” he told reporters. “This will change the conversations that parents have and the expectations of children over time.”
The British government will also implement “world-leading blocks” on livestreaming services and online features that enable under-16s to chat with strangers, according to a statement by the prime minister’s office….
