Ministers open-minded on shape of UK social media limits, Phillipson says

"It's not a question of whether we take further action to protect young people, it's the shape of that action, what that looks like."

"I am genuinely open-minded, as I think a lot of people are, on wanting to see further action to keep young people safe online, wanting to reduce the harms, especially around some of the addictive nature of what young people are exposed to."

The UK government is considering restrictions on social media for children under 16 due to concerns about online content and screen time. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson expressed the need for action to protect young people, emphasizing the importance of effective measures. A consultation is underway to gather opinions on potential age restrictions and other limitations on social media, gaming sites, and AI chatbots. The government remains open-minded about the specific form these restrictions will take.

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