YouTube Kids remains a child-focused app by YouTube/Google that emphasizes safe, curated viewing for under-12s.
The UK government has announced it will ban children under 16 from major social media platforms and will block livestreaming and stranger contact on gaming sites. Rules are expected to be passed by Christmas and come into force in spring 2027; the government says it will require "highly effective" age checks and further restrictions for 16–17‑year‑olds.
The UK government has announced plans to bar under‑16s from major social platforms and to restrict risky features, including livestreaming, stranger‑to‑stranger chats and romantic AI chatbots for under‑18s. Ministers say the measures will start next spring; critics warn the ban is rushed, risks driving children to unregulated services and could face legal challenges.