In a UK online safety consultation, the US urges the UK against an under-16 social media ban, saying it would place a "disproportionate" burden on US Big Tech (Dan Milmo/The Guardian)

Jun 09, 2026 - 11:00
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US officials oppose the UK under-16 social media ban due to disproportionate impacts on American tech companies.

Dan Milmo / The Guardian:
In a UK online safety consultation, the US urges the UK against an under-16 social media ban, saying it would place a “disproportionate” burden on US Big Tech  —  Trump administration says restrictions could impose ‘disproportionate’ burden on US tech companies

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