Social media curfew proposed for teens: No TikTok, Instagram after midnight?

A new proposal aims to restrict teenagers' late-night access to platforms like TikTok and Instagram while disabling features designed to keep users hooked.

Justin Tomlinson

Editor-in-Chief, Mora Discover

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Social media curfew proposed for teens: No TikTok, Instagram after midnight?

A new proposal could introduce a social media curfew for teenagers, potentially blocking access to popular platforms such as TikTok and Instagram after midnight.[1][2]

Under the proposed restrictions, features deemed "addictive" would also be disabled. These include auto-play and infinite scrolling, which are commonly used to keep users engaged on the platforms for longer periods.[1][2]

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