UK Consults Parents: Should Social Media Be Banned for Under-16s?

• Britain seeks public opinion on banning social media for under-16s, and restricting gaming platforms and AI chatbots.
• Governments globally are addressing social media's impact on children's mental health and sleep.
• Australia implemented a social media ban for under-16s in December; other nations, including the UK, consider similar actions.
• The three-month consultation will explore minimum age limits, bans on addictive design, and overnight curfews.
• The government plans pilot programs with families and teenagers to test potential social media restrictions.