Britain is seeking the views of parents and children on whether to ban access to social media for under-16s, as well as possible restrictions on gaming platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots.
Governments worldwide are trying to limit the impact of social media and gaming on children’s mental health and sleep, with parents feeling outpaced by platforms built to maximise the time young users spend online.
Australia introduced a ban on social media for under-16s in December, and other governments, including Britain’s, are weighing similar…
