Why the social media ban could affect everyone
June 16, 2026
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<p>It's not just teenagers having tantrums over TikTok, a social media ban for under-16s could have unforeseen consequences for anyone who uses the internet.</p><p>The government's decision to crack down on everything from YouTube to AI chatbots was announced on Monday – but remained short on detail.</p><p>How will any ban work in practice? Is this all being pushed through to provide a legacy for the prime minister? And will every adult user now have to prove they're over-16, with a potential impact on privacy and civil liberties?</p><p>Niall Paterson speaks to the tech journalist and broadcaster Will Guyatt.</p><p>Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: <a href="mailto:why@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">why@sky.uk</a></p>
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