Children could face a social media curfew similar to a TV watershed under new government plans. Peter Kyle, the technology secretary, said that he is concerned over the “addictive nature” of social media and suggested that a watershed equivalent for social media is his “direction of thinking”. He said that he was “watching very carefully” the impact of TikTok’s introduction of 10pm curfews for under-16s and tools for parents to switch off access at set times, and encouraged other companies to consider similar features. Kyle said in an interview with the Daily Telegraph: “There is the opportunity for partnerships between my department and tech companies using digital skills and technology to help young people use the best aspects of online life. “It is clear

Source: The Times April 24, 2025 10:56 UTC