The number of online censorship cases worldwide—including social media blocking and internet shutdowns—rebounded in 2025 after a dip the previous year, according to new data. The rise reflects increased government actions to restrict digital content and access.
A retweeted post argues that social media provided an escape from mediocrity and opened life-changing opportunities for a 14-year-old. It criticizes the UK's plan to ban social media for under-16s, claiming the move is about enforcing obedience and control rather than protecting children, and warns it could block young people from finding mentors, ideas, and paths outside the school system.
Naval comments "Not a free country" on Keir Starmer's announcement banning social media access for under 16s, with Starmer stating the goal is to give children back their childhoods by limiting technological intrusion.