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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government explores potential bans on social media access for under-16s, with a consultation slated. Age verification and enhanced parental controls also discussed. Sunak, a vocal advocate for regulation, to attend Rome event alongside Elon Musk; no formal meet with Twitter's owner planned.

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00:00 For a long haul there have been discussions in the Western world about how social media usage by the teens can be curbed
00:05 Now it appears that finally the United Kingdom is taking the helm of the matter
00:09 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government in the United Kingdom is contemplating measures aimed at restricting social media access for children under 16
00:16 Potentially including bans sources familiar with the discussions revealed the plans may initiate a consultation in January to evaluate the potential harm social media
00:25 Possesses to children the discussions albeit in early stages are private right now and the sources requesting anonymity
00:31 Highlights the policy might not ultimately be pursued
00:34 They were deadly bands are be considered
00:36 However, they may not be the part of the final plan with other measures like enhanced parental control still on the table
00:42 However banned for social media users below 16 years of age is still being considered in addition to activate and social media account age
00:49 Verification proof could be necessitated by the Britain
00:52 Sunak's office has however declined to comment on any of these reports recently the UK passed the online safety act
00:57 Placing greater accountability on companies providing user to user services
01:01 Especially for safeguarding children online through measures like age verification
01:05 The National Crime Agency has cautioned British parents about allowing their children on Facebook following Metas platforms
01:10 Decision to introduce encrypted messaging raising safety concerns for the most illicit use of social media is on the rise
01:16 Which is also making the UK government worried for kids is safety
01:20 Rishi Sunak although is a strong advocate for social media regulation in the coming week
01:24 He is scheduled to meet Georgia Meloni's political party convention in Rome
01:28 But Elon Musk is also expected despite Sunak and Musk sharing a stage at the UK's AI summit last month
01:34 sources familiar with the matter says there are no plans for prime minister to hold official meetings with the owner of social media company X
01:41 formerly known as Twitter
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