The UK’s social media ban for under-16s has just empowered big tech

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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/19/uk-social-media-ban-under-16s-big-tech-age-verification

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yuumei@feddit.uk ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
It’s not just for under 16s it’s for anyone that values their privacy

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