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livestreaming

Coverage of livestreaming in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 13 · 06:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 15 · 08:19 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
UK governmentorganization2Keir Starmerperson2Australiaplace1social media ban for children under 16topic1online games interactions with strangerstopic1sexual or romantic chatbotstopic1United Kingdomplace1Department for Science, Innovation and Technologyorganization1social mediatopic1AI romantic companion chatbotstopic1communication with strangerstopic1The Guardianorganization1under-16 social media bantopic1high-risk platformstopic1West Londonplace1children's online safetytopic1
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  • POLITICSJun 15 · 08:19 UTCTHE VERGE
    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.

  • POLITICSJun 15 · 07:50 UTCPOLITICO EUROPE
    UK announces social media ban for under-16s

    The UK will ban social media for under-16s, with livestreaming and communication tools for strangers also blocked for this age group. AI 'romantic companion' chatbots will be banned for under-18s, and the government will consider overnight curfews and breaks in infinite scrolling for under-18s.

  • TECHNOLOGYJun 13 · 06:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN TECH
    UK parents support an under-16 social media ban – but what do their children think?

    Nine in 10 UK parents support a social media ban for under-16s, but children aged 12-16 have mixed views. A government consultation is considering an under-16 age limit for high-risk platforms and restrictions on features like livestreaming.