BBC News·3 min read·medium
Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens
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The UK government has proposed an overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, requiring apps to be disabled by default between midnight and 6:00 AM. While officials argue this will improve sleep and focus, critics have dismissed the plan as ineffective because users can easily opt out of the settings.
Image source, Getty Images By Liv McMahon and Philippa Wain , Technology reporters Published 17 minutes ago Older teenagers in the UK will face an overnight social media curfew, the government has announced - though they will be able to opt out of it by changing their account settings.
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