UK proposes a midnight social media curfew for older teens

The UK government has proposed a default midnight to 6am social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, alongside automatic disabling of addictive features like infinite scrolling, although teens can opt out. This follows a pilot study indicating mental health benefits from such restrictions, with plans to introduce related AI chatbot regulations targeting under-18 users. The measures aim to protect older teens' wellbeing while balancing their social needs, with legislation expected by spring 2027