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UK Teens Face Midnight Social Media Curfew, Infinite Scroll Limit
The UK is proposing new regulations to protect teenagers from social media harms. Measures include mandatory overnight curfews and disabling addictive features like infinite scrolling for 16- and 17-year-olds, aiming for Spring 2027 implementation. A pilot program showed improved sleep and concentration, though social exclusion was a concern. This initiative builds on a trend of governmental intervention in young people’s digital lives, challenging platform designs and potentially reshaping the industry.
