UK's Historic Crackdown: Blanket Social Media Ban for Under-16s

The UK's decision marks a historic regulatory shift that could reshape global tech policy and set a precedent for government intervention in digital access. By mandating age verification and banning major platforms for under-16s, including TikTok and Instagram, the government is forcing tech companies to invest in age-assurance technology while signaling to other nations that comprehensive youth protection is possible and increasingly expected.