The UK Is Planning a Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

The restrictions, which can be turned off, will include a crackdown on “addictive” app features and will be in addition to a total ban on children under 16 accessing platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

By Miles Klee July 14, 2026 6 views

The UK Is Planning a Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

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The restrictions, which can be turned off, will include a crackdown on “addictive” app features and will be in addition to a total ban on children under 16 accessing platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

Originally published at Wired

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The UK Is Planning a Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

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