UK government plans to ban under-16s from Instagram and TikTok.

The entities involved

• House of Commons →

  lower house in the Parliament of the United Kingdom

  • The House of Commons debated future funding models for the BBC, with the Culture Secretary addressing the questions.Mon 13:47
  • Josh Babarinde raised concerns in the House of Commons.Fri 12:12
• Instagram →

  photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms

  • Linton, an artist, is performing in residences in Cambridge and Hanoi, while working and living in Berlin, and maintains a professional presence on Instagram.Mon 17:24
  • PBS is leveraging social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to grow its audience and attract top talent for future projects.Mon 17:13
• TikTok →

  video-focused social media platform

  • The FBI is investigating election fraud in Los Angeles, following claims documented in a TikTok video.Mon 15:13
  • Both Instagram and TikTok were used for lamenting product discontinuation.Mon 15:06

Related events

• Government announced social media age restrictions for under-16s and imposed liability on technology firms.Jun 15
• The UK is considering new restrictions on social media access, affecting platforms including Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.Jun 15
• Major social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are leveraging features and market positions to counter rising competition and potential legislative threats.Jun 8
• Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media platforms for users under the age of 16.Jun 17