UK considers ban on social media for children

UK ministers are visiting Australia to gather information on the first-ever social media ban for under-16s implemented last month. The UK government has launched a consultation on implementing a similar ban, along with other measures to protect minors online. This includes raising the digital age of consent, implementing phone curfews, and restricting addictive design features. The opposition Conservative Party has already expressed support for a social media ban for under-16s.

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