UK proposes overnight social media curfew for 16, 17-year-olds
UK government proposes overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, default blocking access from midnight to 6am.
Infinite scrolling and algorithm-driven feeds would also be switched off by default for this age group.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said measures aim to improve sleep, focus, and family time.
The curfew follows plans for a social media ban for children under 16, expected by spring, based on Australia's model.
Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube would be affected; messaging apps like WhatsApp excluded.
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