The UK government, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is thinking about making rules for social media use by kids under 16. Some ideas include not allowing them to use social media or improving the tools parents use to control what their kids see and do online. They might start asking people what they think about these ideas in January.
Right now, they’re just talking about it, and it might not happen. Even if they decide to do something, it might not be a complete ban. They’re also looking at other ways to make sure kids are safe on the internet.
The UK recently passed a law called the Online Safety Act. It makes companies that let users talk to each other online (like social media sites) more responsible for keeping people, especially kids, safe. The law also says these companies need to check how old people are before they use their services.
Recently, there were warnings for British parents about letting their kids use Facebook. The police agency said it’s because Facebook is making messages private, and they worry it could be a problem for kids’ safety. The schools minister also asked the company to think again about this decision, saying it’s not just about privacy but also about catching people who might be doing bad things to kids.
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