Apple and Google face age-check showdown as Starmer’s social media ban widens

City AM — Jun 16, 07:35 AM

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Apple and Google could be forced to carry out age checks on millions of British users under plans being considered by ministers, as Sir Keir Starmer presses ahead with a landmark ban on social media for under-16s.

The Prime Minister unveiled the crackdown on Monday, confirming that children will be barred from platforms including TikTok, https://www.cityam.com/apple-and-google-face-age-check-showdown-as-starmers-social-media-ban-widens/">[...]

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