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The UK government is eyeing a social media ban for under-16s, citing “harmful” content — but with no clear definition, critics warn it’s a rushed, ineffective solution. Australia already blocks major platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The Molly Rose Foundation, founded by the family of teen Molly Russell, argues a blanket ban won’t stop kids from finding workarounds — like gaming apps — and could harm child safety efforts. They urge a smarter approach: enforce strict safety standards first, then ban apps that fail to comply. As the government also considers limiting features like infinite scroll or AI chatbots, the debate rages on — no easy answers, just escalating urgency.

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