Meta, YouTube and Snapchat say ban, which would stop children using their platforms, will drive them to ‘less safe services’
UK parents: how do you feel about the ban?
Britain’s plans to ban social media for under-16s will push teenagers towards more harmful platforms, the world’s biggest technology companies have said as ministers push to enact the new restrictions by next spring.
Meta, YouTube and Snapchat have all criticised the ban, which was announced by Keir Starmer on Monday and would stop younger teenagers from using their services.
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Source: The Guardian