"The UK should consider implementing an Australian-style social media ban to shield teenagers from online radicalisation, according to the government's independent terrorism watchdog. Jonathan Hall KC issued a stark warning, describing the internet as a "portal to horrific acts of violence". He cautioned that interactions with artificial intelligence, such as extremist chatbots, could lead young individuals "down the dial of death". Writing in The Telegraph, Mr Hall asserted that Britain could "take back control" from major tech companies through new policy initiatives."
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The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting across issues like reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech and opts not to use paywalls, relying on donations to keep journalism accessible. Donations support journalists who interview multiple perspectives and report without restricting access. The government’s independent terrorism watchdog recommends the UK consider an Australian-style social media ban to shield teenagers from online radicalisation. Jonathan Hall KC warned the internet can act as a "portal to horrific acts of violence" and cautioned that interactions with extremist AI chatbots can push young people "down the dial of death". Australia’s ban restricts under-16 access and imposes fines up to 49.5 million Australian dollars (25.6 million), while critics raise privacy and enforcement concerns.
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