Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.
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"These pilots will give us the evidence we need to take the next steps, informed by the experiences of families themselves."
— Liz Kendall , Politician
"This must include ensuring tech companies build safety into every device, platform and AI tool so children do not see harmful or illegal content and can only use age-appropriate services."
— Rani Govender , Activist
"Parents want decisive and evidence-based measures to protect children online and these tests will provide welcome insights into the practicality and feasibility of further interventions."
— Andy Burrows , Executive
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The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.
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