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## UK social media ban expansion for under-16s could cover YouTube Kids

DevFeed: [UK social media ban expansion for under-16s could cover YouTube Kids](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/uk-social-media-ban-expansion-for-under-16s-could-cover-youtube-kids-127108.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/10/uk-social-media-ban-expansion-for-under-16s-could-cover-youtube-kids>)

Author: Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

Published: 2026-11-10T17:30:15Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [The Guardian | Technology](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/the-guardian-technology.md>)

Topics: [Spotify](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/spotify.md>)

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### AI overview

The proposed under-16s ban could reach as many as 150 platforms, including YouTube Kids, Lego Play and potentially Spotify, because the working proposal focuses on recommender systems and user-generated content. The government says education, e-commerce and music streaming were intended to be exempt, but a later tranche may examine platform features such as messaging. Companies argue that removing recommender systems could make services such as YouTube Kids unusable; officials say platforms could leave the ban's scope by complying with regulations and removing harmful functions. The regulations were due for cabinet signoff, with parliamentary tabling expected in December; the excerpt reports plans, not a final rule.

### Source excerpt

Regulations under consideration could affect up to 150 platforms, including LegoPlay, Spotify and eBay, sources say A substantial expansion of the social media ban for under-16s could inadvertently lead to a ban on YouTube Kids and other sites that had been thought exempt, sources briefed on the government's proposals have said. The ban could also see games platforms such as Lego Play covered by the regulations. One source close to the talks said the regulations now under consideration meant there could be up to 150 platforms now covered by the ban, which is set to come into force in March. Continue reading...