Elon Musk Slams UK Under-16 Social Media Ban, Says Real Goal Is To 'Track Everyone': Censorship Law Is A 'Wolf In Sheep's Clothing'

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Musk responded on X to a post discussing the U.K.’s proposed restrictions, which are set to take effect in early 2027. The user argued that the policy is “not a ban for under 16s” but rather a ...

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