Starmer's announcement comes just one week after he gave tech companies three months to prevent children from taking, sending and receiving nude images. Taken together with the Online Safety Act, which requires all online services that could expose children to harmful content to verify people's ages, the UK's rules form some of the tightest global restrictions facing big tech companies. They're all designed to keep children safe, but the platforms have a different perspective. Responding to Starmer's announcement on Monday, some companies pointed out that banning mainstream platforms could pus
UK to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, With Sweeping Restrictions for All Teens… Many EU member states, including France, Italy, Spain and Greece have proposed legislation that would shield children from harmful content and prevent them from using social media. …
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… That same week, a jury in New Mexico found that Meta misled users about the safety of its Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp and allowing child sexual exploitation on those platforms. …
… Few issues in today's digital age spark as much fiery debate as online safety, regulation and policy for children and teens. The dilemma is determining who has the primary duty and role in safeguarding children: social media companies, the government, parents, educators — or a combination. …
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… June 8, 2026 at 10:47 AM PDT Parental controls and child accounts By Meara Isenberg Apple said it's expanding its child safety features this year with new tools for parents. …