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UK Considers Overnight Social Media Blackout for Teenagers via Default App Settings

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The UK is exploring mandatory default settings that would block teenage social media access after midnight to address youth screen time concerns.

Social Media Today reports on a UK proposal to implement default app settings that prevent teens from accessing or scrolling on social platforms overnight. Per Reuters, the plan aims to restrict teenage engagement during late-night hours, though details on enforcement mechanisms and platform compliance remain limited.
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