The Duke and Duchess of Sussex issue a warning to technology companies in response to the UK’s move to restrict social media use for children under 16. The couple say they welcome the ban, but argue that it does not address the underlying harms they believe social media platforms can cause. In their statement, they urge tech firms to take additional steps beyond age-based restrictions, suggesting that protections must target the root drivers of harmful content and engagement rather than relying solely on enforcement mechanisms. The outlets report that Harry and Meghan are positioning their remarks as a call for stronger safeguards and responsibility from platforms, rather than focusing only on the legal requirement. Their comments frame the policy change as a step forward while still highlighting concerns that current measures may be insufficient. The warning is directed at how platforms implement restrictions and what broader safety measures accompany the under-16 ban.
Harry and Meghan warn tech firms as UK social media ban for under-16s begins
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex issue a warning to technology companies in response to the UK’s move to restrict social media use for children under 16. The couple say they welcome the ban, but argue t...
- Harry and Meghan comment on the UK social media restriction for users under 16.
- They say they welcome the ban.
- They also say the measures do not address the underlying problem.
- They call on technology companies to do more than rely on age-based restrictions.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed the ban but said the ‘measures do not fix the problem at its source’
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