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Over the past few months @KanishkaNarayan travelled across the UK, listening to parents, teachers and young people about life online.

Their voices helped shape our action: a ban on social media platforms offering services to under-16s, and stronger protections for 16 and 17-year-olds online.

We’re doing all we can to give our children their childhood back.

How can AI make ultrasound scans 40% faster? 🤖⚡

Fraiya, a @KingsCollegeLon spin out, uses AI to automate measurements during ultrasound scans, helping tackle sonographer shortages and improve women's health.

Childhood shouldn't be shaped by algorithms designed to keep young people scrolling.

Our new protections for 16 and 17-year-olds will help create healthier online habits, because growing up online should mean more balance, more freedom and more time for the things that matter.

🎥 @leicesterliz explains the changes

🗣️ "We have taken some of the most robust action against social media companies when it comes to young people."

AI and Online Safety Minister @KanishkaNarayan speaks to @BBCBreakfast about new measures we’re introducing to protect 16 and 17-year-olds from the most addictive features of social media.