UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps (opens original article in a new tab)

UK government plans to ban under-16s from 'high-risk' social media apps and restrict access to certain features on 'safe' platforms, while also banning under-18s from using romantic or sexual AI chatbots. The decision faces potential legal challenges.

• UK to ban under-16s from 'high-risk' social media apps
• Under-18s banned from using romantic or sexual AI chatbots
• Restrictions on 'safe' social media apps for under-16s including disappearing messages and livestreaming
• Potential judicial reviews over the decision to ban some platforms and not others