The UK government will ban under-16s from social media, with rules taking effect in spring 2027. New users must upload ID or pass a facial age scan, effectively ending anonymous account creation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the plan on June 15 after a national consultation drew over 116,000 responses.
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Canada to ban social media for kids under 16