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Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers

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Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers Social media bans, digital curfews and time limits on apps are to be trialled in the homes of hundreds of UK teenagers. The test, led by the UK government, will see 300 teens have their social apps disabled entirely, blocked overnight or capped to one hour's use - with some also seeing no such changes at all - in order to compare...
This trial represents an attempt by the UK government to address concerns around the impact of social media on teenagers. While the trial and consultation seek to find ways to protect children online, it has received widespread political support and backing from some campaigners and charities. However, concerns remain about the effectiveness of restrictions, as they may be easily circumvented or could push children towards darker corners of the internet. Additionally, some argue that tech compan...