UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer targets online gaming in under-16 social media ban
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media and restrict online gaming features for individuals under 16. The proposed legislation aims to prevent children from communicating with strangers through in-game chat or livestreams, with specific measures to be implemented by game developers and regulated by Ofcom. The government intends to pass these regulations before the end of 2026, with enforcement expected in early 2027.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Game: Roblox
- Company: Snapchat
- Company: X
- Company: Instagram
- Company: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Company: YouTube
- Topic: Child Protection
- Topic: Online Safety
- Company: Meta
- Person: Keir Starmer
- Topic: Livestream
- Game: Fortnite
- Person: Rachel de Souza
- Company: Apple
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