The U.K. is set to ban under-16s from several social media platforms as the government accelerates its efforts to protect young people from online harm. “Social media is making children unhappy. It’s making it easier for bullies to harass and abuse them, and it could even be harming their mental health,” said Starmer , arguing that such platforms are designed to be “addictive.” “I fundamentally believe that we must harness the power of technology to build a stronger, fairer Britain,” he said. “