The UK government said the social media ban will use the same model as Australia

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The U.K. seems to be following Australia's lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens.

Under-16 social media ban announced by UK government

The UK government is introducing a ban on social media for children and a minimum age for some chatbots in an attempt to shield young people from dangerous corners of the web.

Critics say bans push kids to riskier alternatives and can be beaten with VPNs.

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social

Now the UK government plans to introduce new legislation that would see companies face fines and potential criminal liability, and signaled similar plans could extend to Snapchat

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