Brit teen quips about UK under-16 social media ban on live TV
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a spring 2027 plan to bar under-16s from major social apps like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube; on a BBC segment a schoolgirl joked she’d ‘stare at a wall’ if restricted, while classmates and many parents expressed mixed feelings, reflecting a broader debate about child protection, privacy, and innovation as governments model similar bans after Australia. US and platform leaders warned blanket bans could push teens toward less safe spaces.
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- Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban BBC
- Young voices on social media bans and human rights Amnesty International
- U.K. the latest country to move toward social media ban for kids Axios
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