UK joins trend of restricting minors' social media access, while Elon Musk criticizes government surveillance.
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UK joins trend of restricting minors' social media access, while Elon Musk criticizes government surveillance.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Musk uses platform to spread fake news targeting young UK adults.1 source
- The UK Prime Minister has proposed new laws requiring software blocks for children's phones and banning social media access for users under 16.Sub-event
Musk criticizes government surveillance state as UK moves to restrict minors' social media access.1 source
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The entities involved
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
- Peter Mandelson has been appointed UK ambassador to the US, amid revelations of his past links to Jeffrey Epstein and pressure on Keir Starmer from cabinet members.
- Burnham has succeeded Starmer as Labour leader and PM, appointing Pat McFadden to run the DWP and John Healey to oversee policy implementation, including PIP threshold changes.
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Elon Musk
businessman and entrepreneur (born 1971)
Related events
- The UK is considering new restrictions on social media access, affecting platforms including Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
- The government announced a ban on social media platforms for users under the age of 16.
- Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Pedro Sánchez clashed over AI risks and calls for regulation.
- Government announced social media age restrictions for under-16s and imposed liability on technology firms.