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UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube -- Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that he will fight back if technology companies resist the move, and acknowledged some teens would try to find their way around a ban.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that he will fight back if technology companies resist the move, and acknowledged some teens would try to find their way around a ban.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 hour ago

With the UK set to ban social media for under-16s, what is next for Ireland?

Proposal will see children’s access to platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook and X restricted

Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027 -- Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.

Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.

BBC News - Technology - 2 hours ago

Social media ban for under-16s 'watershed moment for child protection'

The restrictions, to be in place by spring next year, will leave technology firms, rather than children, liable for enforcement action.

Evening Standard - Technology - 3 hours ago

Social Security Update: Major Change Calls from GOP Sparks Democratic Alarm

Warren asked the Trump administration to clarify whether raising the retirement age is being considered as reform.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Campaigners describe social media ban as 'epic' -- Campaigners across the south east have reacted positively to the news of a social media ban.

Campaigners across the south east have reacted positively to the news of a social media ban.

BBC News - Technology - 4 hours ago

UK prohibits social media use for under-16s, including TikTok and YouTube

LONDON — Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.

Manila Times - World - 4 hours ago

U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16 -- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.

CBS News - World - 5 hours ago

Britain to introduce legislation to ban under-16s on social media, Starmer says

Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.

CBC News - World - 5 hours ago

Why the government's social media ban is a relief for parents like me

Some parents are over the moon about the under-16s social media ban. Like Charlotte Cripps, who finds arguments with her young daughters impossible and wonders if Keir Starmer could ban doom-scrolling adults next

Independent UK - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

UK declares under-16 social media ban, but experts warn of enforcement challenges

The ban could include platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.

CNBC - Technology - 6 hours ago

UK Bans Social Media Use For Anyone Younger Than 16

The British government announced age restrictions for social media, saying that platforms disrupt childhoods and are designed to be addictive.

International Business Times - Technology - 6 hours ago

UK joins growing list of nations to ban under-16s from social media

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that children under 16 will be banned from using social media, citing concerns that the platforms are...

Daily Sabah - Business - 6 hours ago

Children's minister calls for 'clarity' over under-16 social media ban

Siobhian Brown responded to Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement that social media is to be banned for children under the age of 16.

Evening Standard - Politics - 7 hours ago

'Digital ID by Back Door': Starmer Bans Under-16s From Social Media

Freedom campaigners have reacted with alarm after UK Prime Minister Starmer announced social media and online gaming bans for children.

Breitbart - Politics - 7 hours ago

Sir Keir Starmer unveils social media ban for under-16s

The Prime Minister said the ban was not ‘cost free’ but was the right thing to do to protect children.

Evening Standard - Technology - 7 hours ago

BBC Breakfast viewers 'howling' at schoolgirl's reaction to social media ban

Sir Keir Starmer announced on Monday that under-16s will be banned from using social media, and a schoolgirl has gone viral for her deadpan response to the news

WalesOnline - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

Have your say: Should Ireland follow the UK's move and ban social media access for children under-16s?

UK prime minister Keir Starmer announced that teenagers will be banned from all the main social platforms by next spring

Irish Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

UK bans social media for under 16s, Starmer says

ALBAWABA - UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer announced that the country is banning social media access for children under the age of 16 following growing c

Albawaba - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Starmer Says Britain Will Ban Under-16s From Using Social Media Apps

The ban could further inflame tensions with the U.S., which has warned that regulations should be narrow and not violate free speech protections.

Huffington Post - World - 8 hours ago

This Morning star challenges Keir Starmer over under-16 social media ban

Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined ITV This Morning hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley to discuss the new social media ban for under-16s

WalesOnline - Entertainment - 9 hours ago

U.K. announces social media ban for children under 16

Restriction will come into effect next year and government also plans to introduce limits on daily social media use to end late-night scrolling

The Globe and Mail - World - 9 hours ago

Social media ban 'fantastic' says bereaved mum -- Ellen Roome's believes her son Jools Sweeney died in an online challenge gone wrong in 2022.

Ellen Roome's believes her son Jools Sweeney died in an online challenge gone wrong in 2022.

BBC News - Technology - 9 hours ago

Irish Government considering social media ban for under-16s

Simon Harris indicated Ireland would follow the European Union in terms of action on the issue.

Evening Standard - Politics - 9 hours ago

U.K. to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, AI 'Romantic Companion' Chatbots for Under-18s

“Children will be given back their childhoods," with "less time for scrolling and more time for play," Keir Starmer's government promises in taking a page from the Australian playbook.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 10 hours ago

UK to ban social media access for children under-16s

Hardline measures will prevent young users from being able to talk to strangers on gaming apps

Irish Times - World - 10 hours ago

UK social media ban for under-16s explained: New rules, timeline and what happens next

The UK has officially announced the social media ban for under-16s on Monday, marking the ban as the world’s most far-reaching online restrictions to date. According to PM Keir Starmer...

International The News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Canada's first steps toward a social media ban

The Liberals introduced their new social media legislation on Wednesday

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on June 15 announced a forthcoming total ban on social media for children under 16, saying that such platforms are "making children unhappy".

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 10 hours ago

Social media under-16s ban: Key points as PM announces major crackdown

Ban on social media will come into force in the early part of next year, Prime Minister says

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Britain to ban social media for under-16s

While the ban will not be easy, the UK government has agency in pushing back against the power of big technology companies, said Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 11 hours ago

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps.

Bay to Bay News - World - 12 hours ago

Starmer vows to end 'system failing our kids' ahead of expected social media ban

The public consultation on the issue, which closed on May 26, received about 116,000 responses, making it the second-largest in history.

Evening Standard - Politics - 13 hours ago

Nigel Farage vows to evict all foreign nationals from social housing

The Reform UK leader wrote his essay ‘Britain Is A Two Tier State – Against White People’

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

'Kids just aren't on the bargaining table': Miller insists Canada won't capitulate to Trump on social media ban

Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller insists the federal government will not capitulate to the U.S. administration and back down on the legislation he says is aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of the internet.

CTV News - Politics - 1 day ago

Australia banned under-16s from social media. The world is split on whether to follow

No platform has been fined and the rift between regulator and minister is in the open. Is the ban working?

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

Canada vows to restrict social media for kids under 16. Teens say they'll 'always find a way' -- Jessica Wong

Canadian teens and parents — the two groups directly impacted by the Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34) introduced Wednesday by the federal government — share their thoughts on social media and the proposed legislation, which would ban accounts for users under 16.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

UK could ban under-16s from 'high risk social media apps'

Liz Kendall said on Thursday that parents were ‘crying out for help’ over childrens’ online safety

Independent UK - Politics - 2 days ago

Seniors Group Says New Social Security Report Should Be 'Wake-Up Call' for Congress

Multiple senators, meanwhile, say that Congress should act after a trustees report found the program would deplete earlier than forecast.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

How would Canada's plan to keep kids off social media work? -- Darren Major

The federal government has introduced legislation that, among other things, would restrict access to social media platforms for kids under the age of 16.

CBC News - Politics - 3 days ago

Social media use at a young age is linked to earlier experimentation with drugs and alcohol

The minimum age requirement for most social media platforms is 13 years old, but nearly 40 per cent of adolescents between the ages of 8 and 12 use social media.

CTV News - Science - 3 days ago

Date set for when Social Security reserves run out of cash, study finds

House Speaker Mike Johnson says entitlement programs must be adjusted, as the Social Security trust fund will exhaust reserves by late 2032, with only 78% of benefits covered.

Fox News - Business - 3 days ago

Granderson: The Social Security crisis should be dominating the Senate campaign

The 33 senators we elect this November will be in office when the Social Security program becomes insolvent in 2032.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

Social-media bill forces companies to label AI content, harmful material pushed by bot farms

Legislation introduced Wednesday also includes ban for users below age of 16

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 3 days ago

Irish J1 students: 'They did actually reject the visa until they could review all my social media'

Demand for visas has remained ‘strong’ despite students’ safety concerns

Irish Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Young teens risk mental health harm after one year of social media use

A study that tracked teenagers for a decade found a decline in their wellbeing from time online – but it also provides a critical window for intervention.

Sydney Morning Herald - Health - 4 days ago

Canada considering social media ban for kids under 16 in global effort to tighten online protections

Canada is joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

New York Post - Technology - 4 days ago

Canada proposes social media ban for kids — critics say it won't work

The Liberal government tabled a bill to restrict young Canadians' access to social media unless companies can demonstrate their platforms are safe. The Safe Social Media Act also aims to limit youth access to AI chatbots.

CBC News - Politics - 4 days ago

How would Canada's social media ban work? Platforms, apps not sure

As countries including Canada move toward social media bans in an attempt to keep youths safe online, tech companies are in a tug of war over who should be the gatekeepers.

CTV News - Science - 4 days ago

Digital dependency and social media: How screen time shapes users' daily life and productivity

Doha, Qatar: As we enter an increasingly digital age, almost everyone has a social media account. Different platforms cater to a wide range of profess...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Aaron Sorkin Makes Mark Zuckerberg a 'Free Speech' Boogeyman in 'The Social Reckoning' Teaser

A teaser trailer for "The Social Reckoning" features "Succession" star Jeremy Strong as Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. | Entertainment

Breitbart - Technology - 4 days ago

Meta and Google denied new trial after landmark verdict in youth social media addiction case

The companies had sought a new trial in a lawsuit filed by a woman who said she became addicted to Google's YouTube and Meta's Instagram at a young age.

New York Post - Technology - 5 days ago

FOX News Now launches across social media to show fans life behind the camera

Fox News Now launches across social media platforms, offering behind-the-scenes access to newsrooms, studios and anchors like Bret Baier, Carley Shimkus and more.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Addictive features targeting teens must be key focus in planned under-16 social media ban, experts say

Ottawa is planning to introduce a ban for under-16s, but with exemptions allowing platforms that meet safety standards to retain teens as users, a source says

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 5 days ago

Canada Prepares to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

Canada looks set to be the latest country to join the worldwide trend of banning social media for children under 16.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

UK set to defy US over social media ban for children

In a response to the consultation on a ban, the US embassy in London said the country preferred ‘narrowly targeted requirements’ for adult content.

Evening Standard - Technology - 6 days ago

Apple credits Australia's teen social media ban for its new controls

Apple chief executive Tim Cook told Anthony Albanese the iPhone maker’s new child-safety tools were “in part inspired” by the world-first social media ban.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 6 days ago

Starmer set to announce social media ban as ministers pledge screentime advice

A separate consultation will lead to guidance for parents on when a child should get a smartphone and how long under-16s should spend online.

Evening Standard - Technology - 7 days ago

San Diego mosque shooting: Social media decries 'dehumanising' coverage and anti-Muslim rhetoric

Users criticised media framing and widespread Islamophobic speech in the wake of the deadly attack that killed three people

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 8 days ago

New social features further Plex's evolution from media server business

Plex is increaingly focusing on content discovery and streaming rentals.

Ars Technica - Technology - 12 days ago

Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds -- Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.

Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.

CBS News - Business - 12 days ago

London Mayor Sadiq Khan backs social media ban for under-16s

The London mayor previously said the impact of Australia’s ban should be monitored

Evening Standard - Technology - 13 days ago

'Ridiculous': Social media reacts as Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur denied entry to UK

Home Office's decision to deny the pair's ETAs generated widespread backlash, with users accusing the government of cracking down on criticism of Israel

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 14 days ago

Streeting likens social media to tobacco as pressure grows for under-16s ban

The Government’s consultation closes at the end of Tuesday.

Evening Standard - Technology - 20 days ago

Streeting urges social media ban for under-16s

The recently-resigned former health secretary joined calls for an Australia-style ban, ahead of a consultation closing.

Evening Standard - Technology - 20 days ago

Fads, not friends, now dominate our social media feeds -- Social media platforms used to be about communication between friends. The business model is to increase the time people spend on their apps and increase ad revenue.

Social media platforms used to be about communication between friends. The business model is to increase the time people spend on their apps and increase ad revenue.

BBC News - Technology - 22 days ago

Lower drug prices won't fix cancer care -- Kenneth E. Thorpe -- As breakthrough drugs offer critical hope to patients, lawmakers should focus on shoring up the social safety net

As breakthrough drugs offer critical hope to patients, lawmakers should focus on shoring up the social safety net

Salon - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Kendall 'aiming to put forward social media restriction plans before the summer'

The Government said late on Monday it will introduce ‘age or functionality restrictions’ on social media for under-16s.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Social media restrictions for children 'need to stand test of time' – Phillipson

The Education Secretary said it is ‘not a question of whether we take further action to protect young people, it’s the shape of that action.’

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Surprising link between alcohol use and social media in kids

‘These findings suggest that social media environments may play a role in exposure to alcohol-related content and behaviors,’ one researcher said

Independent UK - Health - 1 month ago

Government has carried out no modelling on under-16 social media ban impacts

The Department for Science Innovation and Technology said it has not done any modelling analysis in key areas such as mental health.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Risks to children on social media 'can't go on like this', PM tells tech bosses

Senior figures from X, Meta, Snap, TikTok, and Google have been called to Downing Street for talks.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

In the Room With Iran's Social Media Savants

The new generation of IRGC content creators is younger, quicker, and less afraid of the U.S.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 2 months ago

Will Macron get his way on social media ban?

The French Senate will vote on a social media ban for under-15s. The legislation has already been backed by the National Assembly and Emmanuel Macron, who wants it ready for when children go back to school in September.

Sky News - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Starmer tells social media companies 'things will change' on addictive features

The Prime Minister signalled his Government was preparing to take action to curb functions that keep young people hooked on social media.

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 months ago

What the UK Government is proposing on social media regulation

A Government consultation is inviting views on whether there should be an Australia-style ban on children from using social media.

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 months ago

Social Media Companies Are Suddenly Getting Killed in Court

Big tech may finally be on the verge of its “big tobacco” moment.

New York Magazine - Technology - 2 months ago

Meta and YouTube found liable for social media addiction

Meta and Google have been told to pay a further $3m (£2.24m) in punitive damages by a jury at the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Sky News - Technology - 2 months ago

Users scroll between reality, reflection in 'changed' social media

Social media has changed noticeably over the years, both users and experts argue, describing it as a place not only for connecting with others but also as...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 months ago

Infinite scrolling: The 'gateway to addiction' at the heart of the war on social media

The government is currently considering an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s in the UK, and has highlighted infinite scrolling as a feature which "drives addictive or compulsive use".

Sky News - Technology - 3 months ago

Indonesia to ban 'high risk' social media for under-16s

From 28 March, accounts belonging to under-16s on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Roblox, YouTube and X will be gradually deactivated.

Sky News - Technology - 3 months ago

Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin

A three-month consultation on whether to ban youth under-16s from using social media is being launched. The government will look at the options, such as a nationwide curfew, banning under-16s from using VPNs and potential restrictions of addictive features on social media apps.

Sky News - Technology - 3 months ago

Do you want to ban kids from social media? The government is asking

The government is describing this as the "world's most ambitious consultation" and its results could bring about the biggest change to social media since Myspace went mainstream in the early noughties.

Sky News - Technology - 3 months ago

Instagram Reels and the New Era of Desocialized Media

Platforms built to connect people, for better or for worse, are now for doing the opposite.

New York Magazine - Technology - 4 months ago

Social Security Administration Reschedules 2026 COLA Announcement Amid Government Shutdown

The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment on 24th October when the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes inflation data for Q3.

International Business Times - US News - 7 months ago

US Revokes Six Visas Over Charlie Kirk Death Amid Social Media Crackdown

The US revokes six foreign visas after individuals celebrate Charlie Kirk's death online, warning that glorifying violence will not be tolerated.

International Business Times - US News - 8 months ago

Chinese officials look to limit social media and screen time in China

While some youth in China admit to spending an excessive amount of time on the internet, many are skeptical about new government proposals aimed at regulating the time young Chinese spend online and on social media sites. In conversations at China’s annual political meetings that wrapped up in...

Voice of America - World - 1 year ago