New social media restrictions will end 'system failing our kids', PM says
Summary
The UK Prime Minister is preparing to announce new rules to restrict children under 16 from using certain social media platforms. These changes aim to protect kids from online harm by banning under-16s from using popular sites like TikTok and Instagram, and adding new limits like curfews and restrictions on AI chatbots.Key Facts
- The Prime Minister wants to change social media rules to better protect children under 16.
- A government consultation found that about 90% of people support banning social media use for children under 16.
- Proposed bans cover platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Reddit, Twitch, X, Threads, Facebook, and Kick.
- Additional measures may include curfews for older teens and limits on AI chatbot use.
- Australia has already banned kids under 16 from these platforms, and the UK plans to adopt and expand on this approach.
- Some campaigners worry that a full ban might push children to unsafe places online or harm their social connections.
- The Prime Minister said the government will act to protect children and support families.
- The culture secretary said tech companies had enough time to fix issues and that protecting children is about how to do it, not if it’s necessary.
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