Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a UK-wide ban on social media for under 16s, including platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. This decision aims to protect children from harmful content and encourages offline activities. Details on implementation will follow, marking one of the strictest measures globally against youth access to social media.
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Major Social Media Shake-Up in Australia
Australia is implementing a groundbreaking ban on social media for children under 16. Companies must prevent account creation by this age group and deactivate existing accounts, responding to alarming statistics about youth exposure to harmful online content. Non-compliance could result in substantial fines, aiming to safeguard children’s wellbeing.

