LONDON (Lord Media): The British government has proposed a curfew on social media for teenagers aged 16 and 17, effective from midnight to 6 a.m. Under this proposal, all social media platforms would automatically shut down during these hours. However, users would have the option to change settings and lift the restriction. The government’s aim is to disable features like autoplay and endless scrolling by default to improve teenagers’ sleep, education, and family life.
Experts and child protection advocates have expressed concerns that since these restrictions can be easily overridden, their effectiveness may be limited. It is noteworthy that last month, the British Prime Minister announced a complete social media ban for children under 16.
