UK government to trial social media ban for hundreds of teens

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The U.K. government is piloting a six-week social media restriction program for 300 teenagers.
The pilot includes interventions like app disabling, one-hour daily caps, and nighttime curfews.
This follows the U.K. Parliament's rejection of a blanket social media ban for under-16s.
Online safety organizations are urging social media firms to improve child protection measures.
Australia and Spain have previously implemented bans on social media for young people.
A major scientific trial is underway in the U.K. to analyze social media's impact on adolescent wellbeing.
Meta has been found liable for damages for failing to protect children on its platforms.
Meta and YouTube are also facing scrutiny over alleged addictive features causing mental distress.

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