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ByZoe KleinmanTechnology & AI editor
  • Published9 minutes ago

Ofcom has set out its recommendations for the most effective ways to identify which of the UK's millions of social media users are aged over 16.

Under the UK's social media ban - which is due to come into force in March next year - those under that age will be prevented from accessing ten of the biggest platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Many UK adults are also likely to have to confirm that they are not under-age by using one of the proposed measures, which are subject to government approval.