# Why the social media ban could affect everyone

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Podcast: [This Is Why](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-why-1011487)
Published: 2026-06-16T15:40:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.skynews.com
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It's not just teenagers having tantrums over TikTok, a social media ban for under-16s could have unforeseen consequences for anyone who uses the internet. The government's decision to crack down on everything from YouTube to AI chatbots was announced on Monday – but remained short on detail. How will any ban work in practice? Is this all being pushed through to provide a legacy for the prime minister? And will every adult user now have to prove they're over-16, with a potential impact on privacy and civil liberties? Niall Paterson speaks to the tech journalist and broadcaster Will Guyatt. Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk

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