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Indrabati Lahiri

The internet is not safe for children, say UK police bosses

Children under 16 should be barred from social media, gaming and artificial intelligence apps which include features such as private messaging, according to police bosses in the UK.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and National Crime Agency (NCA) said that this was especially necessary when it came to sites that did not protect children from harmful content recommendations, allowed the sharing of nude photos or strangers to contact minors.

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