00:00British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to prohibit children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms.
00:08The proposal would affect services including TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and other platforms deemed high risk for minors.
00:15The government says the move is intended to improve mental health, online safety and childhood development.
00:22The announcement represents one of the most aggressive social media restrictions proposed by a major Western government.
00:28Technology companies are expected to face significant compliance and age verification requirements if the policy becomes law.
Comments