The UK minister says technology companies have had “more than enough time” to act on concerns about social media safety for teenagers ahead of planned government measures. Reporting across outlets indicates the government is preparing an announcement that includes a social media curfew for teens and restrictions involving chatbots, framed as part of wider steps to reduce risks to children online. One outlet reports the minister’s position that firms were given ample opportunity to implement safeguards, and other reporting describes additional proposed rules covering how children access or handle sensitive content, including plans aimed at stopping children from taking, sharing, or viewing nude images. Separate coverage also refers to intentions to restrict under-16s from certain “high risk” social media applications. The BBC also highlights criticism from Molly Russell’s father, who argues that moving quickly on social media restrictions is wrong, describing the approach as “deplorable.” Overall, the reports describe a government push for new online protections for minors, with the debate focused on timelines, effectiveness of industry action, and the scope of proposed restrictions.
UK minister says tech firms had sufficient time to improve teen social media safety
The UK minister says technology companies have had “more than enough time” to act on concerns about social media safety for teenagers ahead of planned government measures. Reporting across outlets ind...
- The UK minister says social media tech firms have had “enough” time to take action on teen safety.
- The government plans to announce measures including a social media curfew for teenagers.
- Planned restrictions include a ban on chatbots for teens.
- Reports also describe proposals to stop under-16s from using certain “high risk” social media apps.
- Additional plans are reported to target children’s access to or sharing of nude images.
Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement BBCTeens will get social media curfew and chatbot ban The TimesMolly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable' BBCNew plans to stop children taking, sharing or viewing nude images GOV.UKUK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps The Guardian
19 hours agoMinister says tech firms have had 'more than enough time' to act on social media safety for teenagers BBCMolly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable' BBCTeens will get social media curfew and chatbot ban The TimesUK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps The GuardianNew plans to stop children taking, sharing or viewing nude images GOV.UK
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