Social media companies are protesting against the UK government's proposal to ban users under 16 from accessing platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and LinkedIn. The companies argue that the legislation should be delayed until age-assurance technologies have been tested.
by the end of the year and, if made law, it could see teenagers aged under 16 banned from signing up to Facebook , Instagram , X, TikTok and even LinkedIn.
The company said the proposed bill shouldn't be rushed through parliament without allowing platforms to develop workable solutions for imposing the ban. Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta described the bill in its current form as "inconsistent and ineffective" and supported Google's call for a delay.Facebook's parent company Meta called for a delay in the proposed legislation passing parliament.
LinkedIn said it is "not popular with minors" and said it does not have content that would be deemed interesting to those aged under 16.LinkedIn said in a submission that minors don't use it. The Elon Musk-owned X said in a submission the company would review its legal rights if the bill is passed. Snapchat is wildly popular with underage users and weighed in on the proposed bill earlier this year.
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