The UK just proposed a midnight social media curfew for teens that they can bypass in seconds

The UK government has proposed a midnight social media curfew for teenagers, but critics point out that the restriction can be easily bypassed in seconds

Justin Tomlinson

Editor-in-Chief, Mora Discover

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The UK just proposed a midnight social media curfew for teens that they can bypass in seconds

The UK government has proposed a midnight curfew designed to lock teenagers out of major social media apps late at night. Under the proposal, 16 and 17-year-olds would be restricted from accessing popular platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube after midnight.[1][2]

However, the proposed safety measure comes with a built-in escape hatch. According to reports, the restriction is designed in a way that allows teenagers to switch it off and bypass the curfew with just a few taps in a matter of seconds.[1][2]

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