UK social media ban expansion for under-16s could cover YouTube Kids
Summary
The UK is considering a broad expansion of its planned social media ban for children under 16, potentially bringing services such as YouTube Kids, Spotify and gaming platforms within its scope. Ministers are weighing rules based on recommendation systems and user-generated content, while a later set of regulations could cover online marketplaces with messaging features.Key Facts
- The ban is scheduled to take effect in March, and the government is considering rules that could cover as many as 150 platforms.
- The proposals are expected to go to cabinet for approval this week, with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy expected to present regulations to Parliament in December.
- The working proposal focuses on recommendation systems and content created by users.
- YouTube Kids, Spotify and Lego Play could potentially fall within the proposed rules, although the government had previously said educational services and music streaming would be exempt.
- Technology companies argue that removing recommendation systems could make some services difficult to operate.
- The government is considering a second set of rules for next spring that could include marketplaces such as Vinted, eBay and Depop.
- Officials have discussed the marketplace proposals with retailers, some of whom reportedly objected to bringing sites with messaging features into scope.
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