The UK's dramatic under-16 social media ban will also apply to "gaming services", but at least they're not coming for multiplayer
The UK government has announced a ban on social media platforms for individuals under 16, which will also extend to certain gaming services, set to take effect in spring 2027. While multiplayer gaming will not be affected, the government is considering age-gating access to gaming sites. The ban aims to protect children from harmful online content and manipulative algorithms, drawing parallels to similar regulations in Australia.
- Entities
- Game: Roblox
- Company: X
- Topic: Social Media Regulation
- Topic: Online Safety
- Company: Meta
- Company: Discord
- Company: Ukie
- Company: Google
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