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Could a ban on YouTube for under-16s do more harm than good? 📱🇬🇧

Jul 1, 2026
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Google UK and Ireland Managing Director Kate Alessi warned that the government's proposed restrictions could cut young people off from vital learning resources. She revealed that 74% of children use YouTube for educational purposes, and half of all viewing happens in the living room with family. While online safety is crucial, implementing a blanket ban raises major practical challenges and risks limiting access to an invaluable video library. What do you think? Is a ban the right move? Read the full story at https://www.cityam.com/ #YouTubeBan #UKTech #OnlineSafety #GoogleUK #EdTech #Shorts

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