Social media ban for under-16s a ‘missed opportunity’, critics say as they outline three major issues (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK government's plan to ban under-16s from social media faces criticism as a 'missed opportunity' that may harm vulnerable youth and restrict information access.

• The UK government announced a ban on under-16s using social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat from next spring.
• Critics argue the ban is a 'missed opportunity' and may push young people to less regulated online spaces.
• Concerns include negative impacts on marginalized youth and restrictions on 16-17-year-olds' access to information.