UK plans default midnight social media curfew for teens aged 16-17
The UK government plans to implement a default midnight social media curfew for teenagers aged 16 and 17, blocking access from midnight to 6 a.m. unless users manually adjust their settings. This follows a previous announcement for a ban on social media for those under 16, reflecting growing concerns about the impact of social media on youth mental health. Technology Minister Liz Kendall emphasized that these measures aim to promote better sleep and family time for young people.