Elon Musk issues chilling free speech message over Keir Starmer's social media ban

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Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s

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the latest country to move toward social media ban for kids AxiosUK bans children under 16 from using social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube The Boston GlobeBritain has unveiled one of world's toughest social media bans for kids.

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Here's what to know CNNThe Guardian view on regulating big tech: the UK's new, tougher approach to child safety is overdue The Guardian

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Elon Musk has launched a scathing attack on Labour's forthcoming prohibition on social media use for children under 16.The tech billionaire, who recently became the world's first trillionaire, took to his platform X to denounce the policy.He branded the UK a "police state" in response to the measures announced by Sir Keir Starmer.Mr Musk later added: "This censorship law is a wolf in sheep's clothing.

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The real goal is to enable the UK government to track everyone." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say His own platform, X, falls within the scope of the new restrictions, which will prevent younger users from accessing major social media services.Under the government's proposals, adults would verify their identities through digital IDs, facial recognition technology, or credit card details once younger users are barred from platforms.However, ministers have indicated that many existing account holders would not face additional checks.Those with accounts established more than 16 years ago, or...

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