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Published Date: June 15, 2026

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UK to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, With Sweeping Restrictions for All Teens

Restrictions in the UK will go even further than those in place in Australia, preventing under-17s from accessing live-streaming and chat…

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Restrictions in the UK will go even further than those in place in Australia, preventing under-17s from accessing live-streaming and chatting with strangers, and under-18s from using romantic companion AI chatbots.

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