Midnight social media curfew, infinite scrolling limits proposed for older teens

The U.K. government has proposed new safety measures for 16- and 17-year-olds, including a midnight social media curfew and restrictions on addictive features like infinite scrolling. These proposals follow successful trials that indicated improved sleep and mental health among teens when such restrictions were applied.
The U.K. government on Wednesday proposed new measures to protect older teens on social media, including a midnight curfew and a limit to infinite scrolling, as tech giants continue to face scrutiny over online safety.
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