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POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED KINGDOM
Proposed U.K. under-16 social media rules could reach YouTube Kids
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The U.K. is considering expanding its under-16 social media restrictions to as many as 150 platforms, potentially including YouTube Kids, games and other services, The Guardian reports. The rules are set to take effect in March, but the proposed scope is not final.
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Why it matters
A wider rule could affect online services used by children and the companies operating them, including platforms with international reach. The article does not identify a specific effect on U.S. users or companies.
What happens next
The U.K. government is still considering the regulations. The article does not specify when the final scope will be announced.
Which platforms are included in the final rules
When the U.K. government publishes the regulations