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It's not just teenagers having tantrums over TikTok, a social media ban for under-16s could have unforeseen consequences for anyone who uses the internet.
The government's decision to crack down on everything from YouTube to AI chatbots was announced on Monday – but remained short on detail.
How will any ban work in practice? Is this all being pushed through to provide a legacy for the prime minister? And will every adult user now have to prove they're over-16, with a potential impact on privacy and civil liberties?
Niall Paterson speaks to the tech journalist and broadcaster Will Guyatt.
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