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The UK's proposed under-16 social media ban is expanding to target recommender systems and user content, including YouTube Kids, Lego Play, and Spotify

Regulations under consideration could affect up to 150 platforms, including LegoPlay, Spotify and eBay, sources say

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The UK's proposed under-16 social media ban is expanding to target recommender systems and user content, including YouTube Kids, Lego Play, and Spotify

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