The UK says it’s banning entry to social media for these below age 16.
The UK is the newest nation to place in place robust restrictions for younger individuals who use social media.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says his authorities will ban entry to these below the age of 16.
The plan can even embody additional restrictions on gaming platforms and livestreaming apps.
This follows strikes from different nations which have launched related measures lately.
Whereas the transfer has been extensively welcomed by many, critics say a blanket ban shall be ineffective and troublesome to implement.
However will this coverage work? And the way will it’s enforced?
Presenter: Scott McLean
Visitors:
Charlotte Armitage – Psychologist, psychotherapist and creator of the guide Technology Zombie: Why Units Are Harming Our Youngsters and What We Can Do About It
Paolo Gerbaudo – Sociologist and political theorist at Complutense College in Madrid
Bhargav Srinivasa Desikan – AI and tech lead on the Autonomy Institute and a doctoral researcher on the Oxford Web Institute
Printed On 15 Jun 2026
