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NEW: The UK is banning social media for children under 16 starting in early 2027, and the founder of Zigazoo says the U.S. is likely to follow. Zak Ringelstein, CEO of the kids-focused social platform, warned that bans are spreading globally and described them as “global dominoes,” with the U.S. next in line. Key details: → Ringelstein argued that major platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube were designed for adults and cannot be safely retrofitted for children → He believes child-first platforms like Zigazoo, which uses strict age verification, moderated content, and no direct adult-minor contact, will be largely unaffected by the bans → Zigazoo has grown to over 12 million users and has partnerships with major brands including the NBA, Disney, and Netflix → Ringelstein said the push for bans is being driven by Millennials becoming parents and recognizing the harms of current social media platforms → Similar restrictions are already moving forward in Australia and several European countries Ringelstein positioned Zigazoo as a “developmentally appropriate walled garden” and said governments are increasingly consulting companies like his on how to implement safe social media at scale. #UK #SocialMedia #TikTok #Instagram #Youtube