UK Social Media Ban: Full List of Apps Included
The UK government has confirmed which apps are included in the under-16 social media ban. YouTube is included, but WhatsApp and Signal are exempt.
The UK government has confirmed which apps are included in the under-16 social media ban. YouTube is included, but WhatsApp and Signal are exempt.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces a full ban on social media for under-16s in the UK, including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. Messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal are exempt.
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Keir Starmer will announce a social media ban for under-16s on Monday, going further than Australia with measures including AI chatbots and gaming platforms.
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Keir Starmer is expected to ban social media for under-16s after a consultation found 9 in 10 parents support the move, using existing legal powers to act swiftly.
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