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Social media firms hit back as Starmer announces ban for under-16s in UK
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media for under-16s, prompting Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat to warn it would push teenagers to 'less safe services.' The tech companies criticized the policy, which aims to restrict younger users from their platforms.
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