Global trend of social media bans for children and teens
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Governments of UK, Australia, Canada, etc.
Global
2026年6月15日
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Multiple countries including the UK, Canada, and Denmark are implementing or considering bans on social media for children under 16. The UK government announced a ban on June 15, 2026. Concerns regarding privacy and the effectiveness of age verification remain.
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