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Under-16 social media ban announced by UK government
The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has announced a social media ban for children under 16, set to take effect early next year. The policy also prohibits online interactions with strangers in games, livestreaming, and use of sexual or romantic chatbots by minors.
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