Tag: under-16s
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What a social media ban for under-16s could mean for the UK’s youngest users
What the proposed ban actually entails After a decisive House of Lords vote backing Australian-style restrictions, the UK faces a future where social media platforms could be restricted for users under 16. The proposal, rooted in concerns about young people’s wellbeing, would place age-related limits on access, potentially paired with stricter verification, content controls, and…
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Hugh Grant and Esther Ghey Lead Call for UK Under-16 Social Media Ban
High-Profile Push for a Ban on Social Media for Under-16s In a concerted effort to shield younger Britons from the potential harms of social media, actor Hugh Grant has joined Esther Ghey in signing a letter urging Westminster party leaders to back a controversial amendment that would restrict access for children under 16. The coordinated…
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Wes Streeting Targets Haidt to Brief UK Officials on Under-16s Social Media Ban
UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid political push In a move that signals a sustained push to regulate how young people use social media, Wes Streeting, the UK health secretary, has asked Jonathan Haidt — the bestselling author and outspoken advocate of restricting social media access for teenagers — to address his officials.…
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Wes Streeting Seeks Haidt Counsel on UK Under-16 Ban
Wes Streeting taps an American scholar to advise on a UK under-16 social media ban In a move that underscores the UK’s appetite for bold online safety measures, Labour’s Wes Streeting has asked a prominent American scholar, Jonathan Haidt, to address government officials about a potential social media ban for users under 16. The request…
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Wes Streeting Appeals to Jonathan Haidt to Advise Officials on UK Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Streeting enlists Haidt to spotlight a controversial policy In a move that signals the UK’s seriousness about safeguarding young people online, Labour shadow health secretary Wes Streeting has invited renowned psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt to address government officials. Haidt, a prominent critic of social media’s impact on adolescence and a proponent of stricter age…
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Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban: What Comes Next for Young Men and Online Life
Australia’s Groundbreaking Move Australia is moving ahead with a world-first policy: a ban on social media usage for anyone under 16. The measure, designed to curb online risks and protect younger users, has sparked a range of responses from families, policymakers, and tech companies. Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has agreed to…
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Under-16s Social Media Ban: Senate Inquiry Grills Meta, TikTok and Snapchat
Overview of the Senate Inquiry The Environment and Communications References Committee in Australia continued its examination of the Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code, commonly referred to as the social media ban. The hearing focused on how Meta, TikTok and Snapchat plan to implement protections for users under 16 and how the platforms will…