EU chief pledges social media ban to protect children from ‘predatory algorithms’
Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment comes after panel of experts calls for restriction for under-13sThe European Commis...
EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of ‘addictive design’
Regulators say Facebook and Instagram features such as autoplay and infinite scroll contribute to ‘compulsive use’EU ...
The UK’s social media ban for under-16s has just empowered big tech | Taylor Lorenz
Age verification means that the sector’s biggest players will now have access to information that will only make them...
UK social media ban ‘likely to cause £1.3bn drop’ in digital advertising spend
TV streamers and family shows set to benefit as brands cease marketing to teenagers on sites such as YouTubeAnalysis:...
The Guardian view on regulating big tech: the UK’s new, tougher approach to child safety is overdue
There are real concerns about how a social media ban for under-16s will work. But tighter rules could be a step towar...
How will the under-16s social media ban work? – podcast
Keir Starmer has announced his social media ban for under-16s. The proposals are tougher than expected, and include a...
'Growing up too young': Londoners praise under-16s social media ban – video
Social media access in the UK is set to be banned for under-16s as part of an online safety drive that includes a hos...
Social media to be banned in UK for under-16s, Starmer announces
UK prime minister says move will bring ‘real change for our children’ amid growing concerns over harmful online conte...
Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s
Sources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being to talk to strangers on gaming appsKeir Starme...
Crackdown on tech platforms will go ahead despite US intervention, says No 10
US embassy came out against UK’s proposed under-16 social media ban, which would affect American firmsWhite House dis...