I don't think anyone I know waited until they were 16 to join social media.
Most people just typed in a birthday that got them through the door and moved on. Over time, it became one of those internet rules everyone knew was being broken. But now, governments are deciding that's no longer good enough.
Australia has already banned social media for under-16s. The UK is now following suit, while countries like Canada and the UAE are considering similar restrictions. Are governments right to intervene when social media platforms can't enforce their own age limits?
This week, Chivumnovu explores why the UK believes the answer is yes.
— Kelechi, Interim Managing Editor
UK Is Banning Social Media for Children Under 16
The move follows Australia's landmark social media ban for under 16's and marks the UK's most aggressive effort yet to limit young people's online activity.
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