{"id":23235,"date":"2026-05-26T08:38:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T06:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/a-tsunami-of-harm-views-on-tackling-online-safety-for-under-16s-in-the-uk\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T08:38:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T06:38:22","slug":"a-tsunami-of-harm-views-on-tackling-online-safety-for-under-16s-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/a-tsunami-of-harm-views-on-tackling-online-safety-for-under-16s-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018A tsunami of harm\u2019: views on tackling online safety for under-16s in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

Campaigners, teenagers, legislators and experts give their opinions on the government\u2019s social media consultation <\/p>\n

Change is coming for social media platforms. The UK government\u2019s consultation on improving online safety for children<\/a> will result in some form of action being taken against big tech. Even before the deadline for submissions has passed, ministers have pledged to introduce an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s or restrictions on \u201caddictive\u201d features such as infinite scrolling.<\/p>\n

There is overwhelming pressure from safety campaigners and MPs for a further crackdown on social media platforms, despite the introduction of the Online Safety Act, which requires tech firms to shield children from harmful content. The deadline for contributions is Tuesday night and the government has promised to act swiftly.<\/p>\n

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\nCampaigners, teenagers, legislators and experts give their opinions on the government\u2019s social media consultation
\nChange is coming for social media platforms. The UK government\u2019s consultation on improving online safety for children will result in some form of action being taken against big tech. Even before the deadline for submissions has passed, ministers have pledged to introduce an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s or restrictions on \u201caddictive\u201d features such as infinite scrolling.
\nThere is overwhelming pressure from safety campaigners and MPs for a further crackdown on social media platforms, despite the introduction of the Online Safety Act, which requires tech firms to shield children from harmful content. The deadline for contributions is Tuesday night and the government has promised to act swiftly. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Campaigners, teenagers, legislators and experts give their opinions on the government\u2019s social media consultation Change is coming for social media platforms. The UK government\u2019s consultation on improving online safety for children will result in some form of action being taken against big tech. Even before the deadline for submissions has passed, ministers have pledged to …<\/p>\n

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