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UK proposes midnight social media curfew for teens aged 16-17

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The UK government has proposed a social media curfew for teenagers aged 16 and 17, restricting access from midnight to 6 am.
The curfew is part of a broader initiative aimed at reducing online harms and will not be mandatory, as teens can opt out by changing their settings.
The initiative follows an earlier ban on social media access for children under 16.
Young people have expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the proposed curfew.
The policy includes measures to limit "addictive" features of certain social media platforms.

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The UK government has proposed a social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, restricting access to certain apps from midnight to 6 a.m. The plan is part of broader efforts to address online harms, particularly targeting addictive features in apps. However, the proposed curfew will not be mandatory; teenagers can opt out by changing their account settings.

While the initiative aims to enhance online safety for older teens, reactions from young people indicate a general skepticism regarding its effectiveness. Many teens have expressed doubts about the necessity of the curfew, questioning whether such measures would meaningfully impact their online habits. This proposal follows a recent government announcement of a total social media ban for users under 16, aligning with a growing movement to regulate digital spaces for younger demographics.

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