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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Technology

Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer

Big tech firms operating in Britain must stop children circulating nude images on their phones or they will face legislation forcing them to do so, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.

The announcement is Starmer's latest effort to protect children from the harmful impacts of technology. It comes as the Times reported that he is also planning to announce a ban on some social media platforms ‌for those aged under ⁠16.

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