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UK to Ban Social Media for Minors

Updated 2026-06-15 20:25 UTC 1 source Negative

The UK government is considering a ban on social media use by children under 16, potentially with overnight curfews. Critics argue that such bans could push young users towards riskier alternatives.

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Ars Technica
Critics say bans push kids to riskier alternatives and can be beaten with VPNs.
2026-06-15 20:14 UTC
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