Starmer vows to fast-track social media law but says under-16s ban not definite

Prime minister says action will be taken on young people's social media access in months, not years'

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Keir Starmer has pledged action on young people's access to social media in months, not years", while saying this did not necessarily mean a complete ban on access for under-16s.

Speaking at an event in London after the government promised to extend the crackdown to AI chatbots that place children at risk, Starmer said the issue was nuanced and that a ban was not definite, noting concerns from charities such as the NSPCC.