UK Prime Minister Urges Social Media Firms to Enhance Child Safety Measures
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on major social media companies to take greater responsibility for children's online safety. Ahead of a meeting with executives from Meta, Snap, Google, TikTok, and X, Starmer emphasized the need for these platforms to address the risks children face online. The UK government is scrutinizing the impact of social media on children's well-being, including its effects on sleep, family life, and education. While acknowledging some existing protective measures, Starmer is pushing for more stringent actions to safeguard children from harmful content and addictive features.