@cambridgeuniversity: The UK government says under-16s will be banned from social media platforms like TikTok by spring 2027. Cambridge psychologist Professor Amy Orben gives her reaction to today's announcement, and measures it against the evidence we already have about social media restrictions. Read more expert reactions on today's news through the link in our bio 🔗 #CambridgeUniversity #SocialMediaBan #SocialMedia #Psychology

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davidharrison74
David Harrison :
Zero to do with child safety and everything to do with information control
2026-06-15 17:01:47
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iolastra
ilara :
teens have no free, safe and welcoming spaces to hang out and engage in activity together outside of school
2026-06-15 19:15:28
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planetf1
planetf1 :
My kids are older, but I’m not a fan of the total ban approach. certainly not at 16. Maybe 14.. After all 16 year olds are deemed old enough to vote? There should be more child-friendly censorship, algorithm control -
2026-06-17 09:38:15
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jgwave_
jgwave_ :
16 is far too old. Teenagers and even kids should learn about and see other peoples experiences out in the real world. This just creates a bubble with their parents views and restricts their ability to socialise with friends.
2026-06-16 02:07:59
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ohnoeeee
eden :
The most vulnerable will still use it, but have less support. The platforms need more regulation, not restrictions
2026-06-15 15:57:13
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oflarge
@Large :
i wonder what a VPN could do
2026-06-15 12:58:05
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mc.hugho
orla :
bruh they’re banning youtube i use it to learn the bass 💔
2026-06-15 12:38:27
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janiossianrasanen
janiossianrasanen :
censorship is never the right answer.
2026-06-16 08:23:55
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funbuggin2
funbuggin2 :
wont work. didnt work in Australia.
2026-06-16 01:31:14
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that_one_phone_addict
Phone guy. :
anything but putting regulations on big tech ig.
2026-06-15 22:45:12
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lebkota
Rez :
When you say "the debate will continue", arent debates supposed to happen before decisions are made? What's the point of a debate after a rushed political decision is made for us.
2026-06-15 22:20:53
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bailevxoly0
IdkBro :
It is not welcome. This is not about safety, this is about control. If this was about safety theyd make sure the apps themselves get fixed, as if it's anything like Australia, this is gonna be easy to get around.
2026-06-16 05:28:11
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unicorncosmetics_chris
UC Chris :
not bluesky tho!!
2026-06-15 18:22:13
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kamchiatskijmedved
Tiulen' :
With bands like this , social media companies might start losing a lot of customers and start implementing better content management systems and moderation. Because now they don't care.
2026-06-17 11:13:05
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rogue905
Harry Singh :
The same Cambridge that doesn’t recognise inequality is a real problem and only work for the elite!
2026-06-15 19:08:00
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joseph.thompson746
Joseph THOMPSON :
After adults usage
2026-06-17 19:07:26
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o00theendforsure00o
Whatever Or Well... :
cannot exist
2026-06-17 19:17:40
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randomqr2
random575 :
It should be 12+ not 16+ and even 12 year old should at least be allowed YouTube and other supervised stuff
2026-06-15 19:05:19
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23mhopkins
〽️ia_h :
Let parents do there job parents can decide what there children use
2026-06-15 20:59:42
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asparebattery
SingleAbattery2 :
You can decide your future (gcses) but not watch YouTube 💔
2026-06-15 22:05:29
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deanmayhook
hookster :
its just more government control plain and simple!
2026-06-15 22:55:51
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dumpsterdiving_uk
♻️ DUMPSTER DIVING 🇬🇧 ™️ :
everything to do with digital ids
2026-06-15 19:09:04
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erin.willow1
Erin Willow :
I am heavily disabled and have been since 13 years old. Had this ban come into force then, I would have lost all my friends when I had to drop out of school
2026-06-15 20:17:03
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zarinaholmes
zarinaholmes :
"The government cannot make social media safe...?" Isn't that supposed to be the question for tech companies first? They don't want to make it safe. So here we are.
2026-06-16 00:44:21
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