England is also going to ban social media for under 16s. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced this on Monday. However, the matter is still in the planning stage. Apart from this, restrictions will also be imposed on gaming and live-streaming services, he said. However, Sturmer is yet to say which platforms will be banned. England plans to implement this early next year.
“It’s clear to me that a total ban is the right decision,” Starmer said. But he admits that implementing this policy will be difficult. He argues that governments have a responsibility to counter the influence of big tech companies. The British prime minister added, “How to keep children safe online is one of the biggest debates of our time. It’s a decision that will determine who we’re on — families across the country, or an existing system that no longer works.”
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