What happened: A government-led pilot will see 300 UK teenagers have social media apps disabled or restricted for six weeks. This trial accompanies a consultation on potentially banning social media access for under-16s.
Why it matters:
- Could influence future regulations on social media use for young people in the UK.
- Affects teenagers across all four UK nations by testing impacts of digital curfews and app time limits.
MNN Take: The pilot aims to gather evidence on how social media restrictions affect young users, informing decisions on possible age-based access limits.
Sources: Guardian UK