UK Proposes Social Media Curfew for Teenagers
Summary
The UK government has proposed a social media curfew for teenagers aged 16 and 17 from midnight to 6 am to improve sleep, focus, and family time, alongside disabling addictive features by default.
Key Points
- The UK government proposes a social media curfew for teenagers aged 16 and 17 from midnight to 6 am.
- Addictive features like auto-play videos and infinite scroll will be disabled by default for users aged 16 and 17.
- There is skepticism from child safety campaigners about the effectiveness of teenagers being able to disable the curfew.
- The government plans to present these proposals to Parliament by the end of 2026 and aims to implement alongside a ban for children under 16 from next spring.
