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UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
The UK will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like TikTok and YouTube to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized enforcement against tech companies, while platforms like YouTube and Meta warned the ban could push teens to unregulated online spaces.
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