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UK’s Starmer Summons US Social Media Firms Over Online Safety

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will convene a high-level meeting with top US tech firms on Thursday to address child online safety, signaling escalating regulatory pressure. Meta, X, TikTok, Google, and Snap will send representatives to Downing Street for discussions led by Starmer and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall. The summit follows rising global momentum to restrict social media access for minors, with lawmakers increasingly pushing for stricter age verification and content moderation. Starmer’s move reflects the UK’s proactive stance on digital harms, aligning with recent legislative efforts like the Online Safety Act to hold platforms accountable. The meeting underscores transatlantic tensions over tech regulation, as governments demand faster action while companies resist sweeping bans or age-based restrictions.
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