Starmer tells social media firms: ‘Things can’t go on like this’
by Dan Milmo and Kiran Stacey from Technology | The Guardian on (#74ZRN)
PM demands real world changes in Downing Street meeting with senior figures from Meta, TikTok, Google and X
Keir Starmer has told social media bosses things can't go on like this" in a meeting about internet safety at Downing Street.
The prime minister summoned senior figures from Meta, TikTok, Google, Snapchat's owner and X to No 10 on Thursday morning as the government considers imposing new restrictions on platforms, including an Australia-style ban for under-16s. Meta owns Facebook and Instagram, and Google owns YouTube.
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