The UK launches a consultation on whether to ban under-16s from using social media, alongside restrictions on addictive app features like infinite scrolling (Kiran Stacey/The Guardian)
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The United Kingdom has opened a public consultation on proposals to prohibit users under the age of 16 from accessing social-media platforms, and to curb addictive design elements such as infinite scrolling. The initiative is intended to protect young people by limiting their exposure to these services, mirroring measures already adopted in Australia.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·The UK launches a consultation on whether to ban under-16s from using social media, alongside restrictions on addictive app features like infinite scrolling (Kiran Stacey/The Guardian)
The UK is considering banning under-16s from social media. A consultation has been launched to discuss restrictions on addictive app features like infinite scrolling. The move aims to protect young users.
- Hacker News·UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s
The UK is considering a social media ban for under 16s. This potential ban aims to restrict access to social media platforms for young users. The UK government is consulting on the proposal.
- Engadget·The UK is mulling an Australia-like social media ban for users under 16
The UK considers banning social media for users under 16. This potential ban is similar to Australia's approach. It aims to restrict minors' access to social media platforms.
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