UK proposes a midnight social media curfew for older teens

The UK government has proposed a midnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, plus limits on infinite scrolling. The UK social media curfew would switch on by default, though teens could turn it off.

The government set out the measures on Wednesday, as CNBC first reported. It said the plan aims to protect older teens as scrutiny of tech giants grows.

Under the proposal, 16 and 17-year-olds would face a default overnight curfew from midnight to 6am. Addictive features such as infinite scrolling and autoplay would switch off automatically. Teens could turn the settings back on, the government said.

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said the plan followed a clear message from parents and teenagers. “Even as young people gain greater independence at 16, they should still be protected from the most addictive online features that can have a harmful impact on their wellbeing,” she said.

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