00:00The UK just made a decision that could change the internet forever for billions of kids worldwide.
00:06Today, January 22nd, 2026, the UK House of Lords voted 261 to 150 to ban children under 16 from
00:14accessing social media platforms. We're talking about Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat,
00:19Twitter, all of them. This isn't just a suggestion. Social media companies will now be legally
00:25required to implement age verification systems and they'll face heavy fines if they don't
00:30comply. But here's why this matters. Way beyond the UK. This is the first major country to enforce
00:36such a sweeping ban. And tech companies are already scrambling. The ripple effects could
00:41be massive. Other governments are watching closely. Europe, North, America, Asia, they're
00:47all considering similar moves. This could spark a global wave of social media regulation that
00:53reshapes how platforms operate everywhere. The supporters say it's about protecting kids
00:57from cyberbullying and mental health risks. Critics argue it restricts digital freedom and
01:02could raise privacy concerns with age verification technology. Whether you agree or not, this
01:07decision just set a precedent that could affect how every young person on the planet interacts
01:11online. The age of unregulated social media for minors might be coming to an end.
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