UK ministers lobby Trump to avert backlash against social media ban (opens original article in a new tab)

UK ministers are lobbying the Trump administration to prevent backlash against the new under-16s social media ban, which restricts major platforms and has drawn concerns from tech companies about potential negative effects on young users.

• UK ministers are lobbying Trump to avoid backlash over the under-16s social media ban.
• The ban restricts platforms like X, Facebook, and TikTok, making the UK the second country to implement such measures.
• Tech companies warn the ban could push teens to less safe parts of the internet.