UK bans social media for under‑16s — protection or policy failure? | DW News

The UK plans to ban under‑16s from major social media platforms in a bid to protect children from harmful content and addictive features. Supporters say it’s a necessary step to protect young people. Critics argue politicians should instead focus on making platforms safer in the first place. With key details still unresolved, the debate is growing over whether this is a real solution - or a sign that regulation has fallen short. #uk #socialmediaban #children #dwcurrentaffairs 00:00 UK announces social media bans for under-16s 00:22 Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister 02:06 Sander van der Linden, Social psychologist 03:59 Could social media platforms be made more suitable for children? 07:45 What is the best social media advice for parents? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1