Britain asks parents: Should social media be banned for under-16s?


A woman uses a smartphone to take a photograph in Liverpool, Britain, October 8, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Noble

LONDON, March 1 (Reuters) - Britain is ⁠seeking the views of parents and children on whether to ban ⁠access to social media for under-16s, as well as possible restrictions ‌on gaming platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots.

Governments worldwide are trying to limit the impact of social media and gaming on children's mental health and sleep, with parents feeling outpaced by platforms ​built to maximise the time young users spend ⁠online.

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