MPs reject ban on social media for under-16s
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A proposed ban on social media for under-16s in the UK was rejected by Members of Parliament in a vote of 307 to 173. The change to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill, initially backed by peers and campaigners, aimed to protect children from online harms. While the ban was defeated, the Commons supported granting the science secretary additional powers to potentially restrict or ban children from accessing social media services and chatbots in the future. Supporters argued parents need help navigating online dangers, while opponents, including some children's charities, warned of driving teens to unregulated online spaces. The government has launched a consultation to gather views on minimum age requirements and addictive features on social media platforms.
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