Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK government announced a social media ban for under-16s, modeled after Australia's approach, with additional restrictions for older teens, but faces challenges in implementation and concerns about unintended consequences.

• UK announces social media ban for under-16s, following Australia's model with additional curbs for 16-17-year-olds
• Tech companies face challenges in implementing age verification and compliance with the ban within a year
• Concerns raised about potential shift of children to less regulated online spaces and possible legal challenges