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Prince Harry and Meghan Back UK over US Tech—Shift Away From America
Prince Harry and Meghan said stronger protections are better than inaction as the plan targets major platforms and takes effect by spring 2027.
- On Monday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a plan to ban social media for under-16s, describing the initiative as going further than any country in the world.
- Following Australia's ban last year, Starmer opted to implement restrictions after reviewing evidence and consulting parents amid growing concerns about social media's mental health impacts on young people.
- The incoming ban targets major platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat, with tech firms held liable for enforcement rather than children when regulations take effect by spring next year.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed the announcement as "a welcome step forward," though they warned that platforms must accept the "burden" of ensuring children's safety online.
- The Sussexes contend that lasting change requires platforms to prioritize children's well-being over engagement and profit, a position they emphasized at The Lost Screen Memorial, which bears 50 illuminated lockscreens.
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Jeremy Allen White Praises the U.K. for Banning Social Media for Kids Under 16: ‘There Needs to Be a Correction’
The media industry is facing a social reckoning. After mounting scrutiny of social media’s impact on young users, the U.K. announced Monday that it would move forward with a ban on children under 16 using apps such as TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube. The news arrived just days after the first trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s “The […]
·Los Angeles, United States
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle weigh in on UK social media ban debate
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have long been passionate about online safety for children, have given their verdict on the British government’s decision to ban social media for kids under 16
·London, United Kingdom
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