Technology · 14 July 2026
Older UK teens to get social media curfew they can switch off
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The UK government wants social media apps like Instagram and TikTok to be unavailable by default for 16 and 17-year-olds between midnight and 6 am. These measures, which also include disabling "addictive" features, aim to improve teenagers' focus, sleep, and family life. However, critics call the plans "piecemeal" and a "missed opportunity" for child safety, with some questioning their effectiveness.
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