"Some people simply say just get all under-16s off social media, and that's the end of it. NSPCC, obviously an organisation very concerned with children's protection, says no, it'll push children to even darker places. Others I was with young people this morning, 15- and 16-year-olds who are actually going to be affected by this they said to me, look we get our news from social media, we don't read the papers, and therefore you'll stop us accessing the news."
"Downing Street has announced plans to rush through any changes recommended after the consultation by tabling amendments to two bills already going through parliament, the children's wellbeing and schools bill, and the crime and policing bill. The plan would be for these amendments to create powers for ministers to implement various plans, with the children's bill covering social media and the crime bill closing possible loopholes connected to AI chatbots."
Keir Starmer pledged action on young people's access to social media within months rather than years, leaving a full under-16s ban as a possibility but not certain. Charities including the NSPCC warned that a ban could push children into darker places, while some young people said social media is their primary news source. The government plans to expedite changes by amending the children's wellbeing and schools bill and the crime and policing bill to grant ministers powers to act rapidly. The measures would target social media platforms, close AI chatbot loopholes, and address device and app features that encourage addictive use.
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