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Five Big Questions About the UK's Under-16s Social Media Ban

Implications for platforms like Roblox, YouTube, and WhatsApp remain unclear.

GNN Desk

Editorial Team

Published on June 18, 2026

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9824zvpz9po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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The UK government is set to introduce a ban on social media use for individuals under the age of 16, raising questions about its implementation and impact. It remains uncertain how platforms such as Roblox, YouTube, and WhatsApp will comply with the new regulations and what measures will be taken to enforce the ban.