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UK Proposes Social Media Curfew to Protect Kids

6/10/2025

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The UK government is taking a stand for children's safety online, proposing a two-hour limit on social media and a 10 PM curfew. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle recognizes the addictive pull of these platforms, while critics warn that procrastination in enforcing stricter laws has left children vulnerable to online dangers.

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The UK government is taking a stand for children's safety online, proposing a two-hour limit on social media and a 10 PM curfew. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle recognizes the addictive pull of these platforms, while critics warn that procrastination in enforcing stricter laws has left children vulnerable to online dangers.