Event Brief
UK bans social media for children under 16
Filed: Jun 15, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Summary: The UK government is introducing a ban on social media for children and a minimum age for some chatbots.
WHO: UK government
WHAT: Introduces a ban on social media for children under 16 and sets a minimum age for some chatbots
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 5:01 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: To shield young people from dangerous corners of the web
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