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The UK government just dropped a massive bombshell: a full social media ban for kids under 16. In this video, we break down exactly what the new law means, the wild technology they are forcing tech giants to use to scan your face or ID, and why privacy experts are absolutely panicking.
Keir Starmer announced that major apps like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and X will be legally blocked for under-16s, with massive fines for tech companies that don't comply. But how will they actually enforce it? We take a deep dive into "highly effective age assurance"—from AI facial age estimation to mandatory ID uploads—and why a massive VPN loophole might just break the whole system. What do you think? Is this giving kids their childhood back, or is it just mass surveillance? Let me know in the comments!
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