00:00The UK government has launched a public consultation on whether to ban social media for under-16s.
00:08Parents, young people and professionals are being invited to give their views before ministers decide on the next steps.
00:15Options include switching off features such as infinite scrolling and autoplay,
00:20introducing overnight curfews and tightening age verification.
00:25Technology Secretary Liz Kendall says the aim is to help children to thrive online.
00:30Some concern charities and campaigners back tougher action.
00:33Others warn a full ban could cause a false sense of security and push risks elsewhere.
00:38The consultation closes in May, with the government expected to respond in the summer.
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