English announces ban on social media use for children under 16 years old

British Prime Minister Stammer held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office today, announcing the ban on under-16s using certain social media platforms. Stammer stated that while he cannot say that social media is completely useless for young people, when faced with the necessity of making a choice, the ban is clearly the right choice. "We are prepared and believe that this ban will be effective." Earlier, he had given a three-month deadline to Apple and Google, urging both companies to use technology to prevent children from taking, sharing, or viewing inappropriate images on smartphones. The British government had previously sought opinions from the public, with over 83% of parents believing that the risks of social media for children outweigh the benefits.