UK to Ban Social Media for Under-16s: TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat Affected
Core Summary UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally announced on June 15 that the United Kingdom will implement a comprehensive social media ban for users under 16. Affected platforms include TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and Instagram. The measures are expected to take effect in early 2027, requiring tech companies to legally prevent minors from registering and using these services. The UK becomes the second major English-speaking nation, after Australia, to implement such age restrictions. ...