
Britain Bans Under-16s From TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Other Platforms
The U.K. will bar children under 16 from TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and X under a new national social media ban.
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The U.K. will bar children under 16 from TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and X under a new national social media ban.

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