UK mulls expanding under-16 social media ban to cover YouTube Kids, gaming platforms

UK government is considering expanding its under-16 social media ban to cover up to 150 platforms, potentially including YouTube Kids, Lego Play, Spotify, and eBay, which were previously thought exempt. The scope of the ban, set to take effect in March, remains uncertain as officials weigh definitions of social media. This expansion signals a broader regulatory push on child online safety, with significant implications for tech platforms operating in the UK.

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