"Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of the meeting, stating, 'We owe it to parents, and to the next generation, to put children's safety first - because they won't forgive us if we don't.'"
"Prof Gina Neff noted that the meeting allows the government to appear 'on the front foot' regarding online safety, especially amidst changing geopolitical pressures."
"Number 10 acknowledged that some social media companies have already 'stepped up' by implementing protections like disabling autoplay for children by default."
"Conservative shadow education secretary Laura Trott criticized Labour MPs for voting against a ban on social media for under-16s, stating they have failed parents and children."
Executives from major social media platforms are set to meet with UK leaders to address children's safety online. The meeting aims to ensure that these companies take responsibility for protecting children and responding to parental concerns. Some companies have already implemented measures like disabling autoplay for children. The government is under pressure to act decisively on online harms, especially amid geopolitical considerations. Recent parliamentary votes rejected a ban on social media for under-16s, with ministers opting to develop their own regulations instead.
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