Britain Unveils Sweeping Ban On Social Media For Under-16s

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By BeauHDJun 15, 2026, 2:00 pm186 ptsTrendingTop
Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares a report from NBC News: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a sweeping ban on social media use for those under 16, joining other countries around the world seeking to protect children online. "It's a big step for our country," Starmer said in a recorded…

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