MPs Call For Social Media Ban For Under Sixteens

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MPs say children are facing serious online harms and technology companies are not doing enough to protect them. The report also raises concerns about growing disruption in schools linked to phones and social media use.

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00:01MPs are calling for a legal ban, stopping under-16s using social media, warning tech

00:06companies cannot be trusted to police themselves. A cross-party committee says online harms facing

00:11children are widespread and severe, with concerns ranging from bullying and misogyny to exploitation.

00:18MPs also want tougher restrictions on features including autoplay, private messaging and endless

00:24scrolling alongside stronger powers forcing platforms to protect younger users. The report

00:30says schools and parents are carrying too much responsibility for managing online behaviour,

00:35while teachers are reporting growing disruption in class linked to phones affecting people's

00:41well-being and education.

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