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UK Under-16 Social Media Ban Could Impact YouTube Kids and 150 Platforms

15h agoSource: The Guardian Summarised by News Hub Central

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Proposed regulations concerning a United Kingdom social media restriction for individuals under the age of 16 might inadvertently encompass YouTube Kids alongside numerous other websites previously believed to be exempt. Insiders familiar with the governmental discussions indicate that roughly 150 digital platforms could fall within the scope of the upcoming policy.

Services potentially affected by the measure include Lego Play, Spotify, and eBay, according to sources close to the ongoing negotiations. The ban is scheduled to officially take effect in March, and further details regarding the full scope of the regulations are expected to emerge as the implementation date approaches.

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