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UK Government Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s Following Australia's Lead
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The UK government is contemplating a ban on social media for children under 16, inspired by Australia's recent implementation of a similar measure. Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated that no options are off the table as concerns about children's online wellbeing grow. Digital rights advocates have raised alarms about potential privacy and freedom of expression issues stemming from such a ban.
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