What happened: The UK government is consulting on new measures to improve online safety for children under 16, including potential bans or restrictions on addictive features like infinite scrolling. This follows pressure from campaigners and MPs despite existing Online Safety Act protections.
Why it matters:
- Aims to reduce harmful online content and addictive features affecting children.
- Will impact social media platforms and millions of young users in the UK.
MNN Take: The government is responding to concerns about children's online safety by considering stricter regulations on social media, building on current laws to better protect young users.
Sources: Guardian UK