A landmark US verdict finds Google and Meta guilty of building addictive social media platforms. In response, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer indicates the government will closely examine the ruling. The UK is considering banning social media use for under-16s and regulating addictive features. The decision is influenced by recent debates and votes in the House of Lords, which supported a ban for under-16s.
The government aims to finalize plans by summer, with the consultation ending in May. Starmer emphasizes the importance of protecting children from harmful effects of social media, advocating for stricter measures. However, the extent of these measures remains uncertain.
