Policy · 1h ago
UK Proposes Social Media Curfew for Teens Under 16
The UK government proposes a midnight social media curfew for users under 16, with an option to opt out. Campaigners criticize the measure as piecemeal and insufficient. The policy aims to address online safety concerns for younger teens.
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The opt-out clause undermines the curfew's effectiveness, raising questions about whether this is a genuine safety measure or a symbolic gesture.
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