Like Australia, now social media for children may be blocked in Britain too. Here too, like Australia, children under 16 years of age can be banned from using social media. The government here has started public consultation regarding this. The government will make changes in the existing laws to allow children to use social media platforms and new laws may be implemented in the next few months. Let us tell you that apart from Britain, countries like France, Spain, Greece and Slovenia are also busy in making such laws.
Government also eyes AI chatbot
Along with social media, the British government is also keeping an eye on AI chatbots. Regarding online safety, a new Online Safety Act was enacted in Britain in 2023, which is considered to be the most stringent digital safety law in the world. It does not cover one-to-one conversations with AI chatbots. Now there are preparations to fill this gap in the latest laws. Technology Minister Liz Kendall said that AI chatbots are affecting children. Some children are forming direct relationships with AI systems, whereas these systems have not been designed for children.
Why is social media being banned for children?
Considering the disadvantages of social media, it is being banned for children. One research after another is revealing that due to the use of social media, problems like anxiety, depression, insomnia, cyber bullying and inability to concentrate are increasing in children. Apart from this, problems like weight gain of children are also being seen due to continuous social media use. Due to this, the government of one country after another is preparing to ban it.
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