Question 1

In July 2026, the UK government announced plans to ban social media access for individuals under what age, mirroring Australia's model?

Accepted Answer

Under 16

Question 2

Which social media platform's ad audience has shown the most significant growth in the UK in early 2026, according to recent reports?

Accepted Answer

Question 3

Ofcom, the UK's tech regulator, has ordered social media companies to implement 'crisis protocols' to prevent the viral spread of what type of content, particularly in response to incidents like the 2024 summer riots?

Accepted Answer

Illegal and harmful content

Question 4

Recent reports indicate that the UK government is considering a 'digital curfew' and 'breaks in infinite scrolling' for which age group, in addition to social media bans?

Accepted Answer

16 and 17-year-olds

Question 5

A recent report highlighted that social media groups in the UK are a significant source of misinformation, with approximately what fraction of local Facebook groups and X searches featuring misinformation?

Accepted Answer

Two in five

Question 6

Which AI tool has seen significant adoption in the UK, with over half of UK adults and eight out of ten 16- to 24-year-olds reportedly using it?

Accepted Answer

ChatGPT

Question 7

In a move to protect children, UK regulators (ICO and Ofcom) have demanded that major social media platforms integrate what type of tools into their sites by April 2026?

Accepted Answer

Age assurance protocols

Question 8

The UK government has proposed mandatory changes to social media algorithms, aiming to make content from specific providers more prominent. Which type of providers are central to this proposal?

Accepted Answer

Public service media (PSM) providers

Question 9

What fashion and lifestyle aesthetic, inspired by a Charli XCX vibe, became a significant cultural moment in July 2024, focusing on carefree energy and playful defiance?

Accepted Answer

Brat Summer

Question 10

According to recent data, what percentage of UK consumers now use social platforms for daily search, with Gen Z particularly favouring them over traditional search engines?

Accepted Answer

43%

Question 11

Which specific functionality is being restricted by default for 16 and 17-year-olds on other online services, in addition to the social media ban for under-16s?

Accepted Answer

Livestreaming and stranger communication

Question 12

Recent government announcements in June 2026 indicated a plan to require operating system providers to implement built-in features to detect and block what type of images for children across all device apps and services?

Accepted Answer

Nude images

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