Starmer tells social media firms in No 10 meeting ‘things can’t go on like this’

In a stern warning to the tech giants, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called out the major social media platforms for their handling of internet safety, specifically citing concerns over the impact on children. During an emergency meeting at Downing Street, the PM expressed his frustration at the current state of social media, saying it's "putting our children at risk." The gathering brought together top executives from Meta (owners of Facebook and Instagram), TikTok, Google (owners of YouTube), and Elon Musk's X, sparking speculation about potential new regulations. With the government considering an Australia-style ban for under-16s, social media bosses are facing a tough ultimatum: shape up or face stricter rules.

PM summons senior figures from Meta, TikTok, Google and X and says social media is ‘putting our children at risk’Keir Starmer has told social media bosses “things can’t go on like this” in a Downing Street meeting over internet safety.The prime minister summoned senior figures at Meta, TikTok, Google and X to No 10 on Thursday morning as his government considers imposing new restrictions on platforms, including an Australia-style ban for under-16s. Meta owns Facebook and Instagram, and Google owns YouTube. Continue reading...