UK may ban social media for children under 16

The U.K. is reportedly exploring a ban on social media access for children under 16. The move would follow Australia’s push to restrict teen use of major platforms as governments intensify scrutiny of online harms.

A U.K. ban would signal growing momentum for age-based regulation of social platforms, shifting responsibility toward governments and tech companies. The trend could force platforms to adopt stricter age verification, raising privacy and enforcement challenges.