Teenagers to face overnight social media curfew and infinite scrolling shut-down

Teenagers to face overnight social media curfew and infinite scrolling shut-down

New rules aim to enforce an overnight social media curfew and shut down infinite scrolling for teenagers aged 16 and 17, sparking debate over whether these measures will actually curb screen time or just shift the problem. Critics argue that the ability to disable these settings by default undermines the effectiveness of the policy. This move by regulators and tech companies highlights growing concerns about the impact of excessive social media use on young people's mental health and wellbeing. It's part of a broader effort to address the addictive nature of social media platforms.

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