UK social media crackdown presents a "threat" to gaming comms innovation, expert warns

This week, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer laid out the government's plans to tackle child safety online, with a social media ban for under-16s being the headline measure. However, this restrictive action doesn't just apply to socials - gaming will also be impacted. 'Harmful features' like livestreaming and chatting to strangers (via text or voice chat) will be blocked. Regardless of your stance on the ban, the ripples will inevitably be felt across the industry.