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Britain Is Weighing a Social Media Ban for Children. How Did It Get Here?

NY Times · Jun 10, 2026, 9:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Months after Australia banned social media for everyone under 16, the British government is considering new policies to keep children safe online.

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Britain Is Weighing a Social Media Ban for Children. How Did It Get Here?

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