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White House says UK should not ban social media for kids under 16
- On Tuesday, the White House, via the US embassy in London, urged the UK government not to implement a blanket social media ban for under-16s, advocating instead for "targeted requirements" on adult commercial content.
- Around 120,000 responses to the government's consultation showed 90% of parents backing restrictions, solidifying the UK government's resolve to pursue protections for children under 16.
- Technology Secretary Liz Kendall told Sky News she will not be "swayed in any way, shape or form" from her course, emphasizing she prioritizes decisions she believes are right for British families.
- Following Australia's December implementation of an online ban, UK officials are weighing a more nuanced regulatory approach, with minister Kanishka Narayan studying the Australian model and considering curfews or feature limits.
- Kendall warned that ongoing regulatory reviews will be necessary as technology evolves, noting "this technology is travelling so fast" and requires sustained government attention to protect children long-term.
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Belfast TelegraphUK 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. The UK is set to defy President Donald Trump over young people’s use of social media after the US warned against a blanket ban for under-16s. In a response to the consultation on a ban, the US embassy in London said the country preferred “narrowly targeted requirements” for adult content “rather than…
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