UK Consults Parents: Should Social Media Be Banned for Under-16s?

CNBC TV18•02-03-2026, 07:21

•Britain seeks public opinion on banning social media for under-16s, and restricting gaming platforms and AI chatbots.
•Governments globally are addressing social media's impact on children's mental health and sleep.
•Australia implemented a social media ban for under-16s in December; other nations, including the UK, consider similar actions.
•The three-month consultation will explore minimum age limits, bans on addictive design, and overnight curfews.
•The government plans pilot programs with families and teenagers to test potential social media restrictions.

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