U.K. Plans Social Media Ban for Under Sixteens

The U.K. is set to ban social media for anyone under sixteen, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer pushing for a crackdown on platforms like TikTok and Instagram to protect kids’ mental health and reclaim childhood. This bold move, potentially enforced as early as next spring, puts Britain ahead of nations like Australia, Canada, and France. Starmer argues social media fuels unhappiness, bullying, and addiction through features like infinite scroll — while 80% of parents support the ban. The government is also targeting AI “romantic companion” bots, restricting them to users 18+. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e747cf224dd5c38e