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UK Government Proposes Nighttime Social Media Curfew for Teens to Curb Harmful Effects
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By אריה רוזן
First reported by Walla · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
The UK government plans a default nighttime social media curfew for 16-17-year-olds and aims to disable addictive app features to protect teens from harmful content and improve sleep habits.
- 01UK plans a default social media curfew from midnight to 6 a.m. for 16-17-year-olds.
- 02Teens can opt out of the curfew, making it a default setting, not a full ban.
- 03Apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube would be affected by the curfew.
- 04Tech firms must disable addictive features like infinite scroll and autoplay by default.
- 05The measures aim to reduce harmful content exposure and encourage healthier sleep habits.
- 06Social media companies must comply under new UK online safety rules.
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