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US Tech Sector Pushes Back Against UK’s Child Safety Social Media Regulations

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Britain’s plan to bar under‑16s from major social platforms has opened a new front in its increasingly strained relationship with Washington and the US tech sector.

The government has announced new restrictions preventing social media companies from offering services to children under the age of 16. The proposal, unveiled on June 15, would require most platforms to prevent under-16s from accessing their services.

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