The new version was created after Congress passed a law in 2022 that banned TikTok from federal devices over national security concerns.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce a midnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds.
The British government’s proposed curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds has faced criticism for its perceived ineffectiveness and ease of circumvention. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Outgoing - DETAIL: Prime Minister Starmer intends to declare a midnight social media curfew aimed at 16- and 17-year-olds. The curfew will constitute one of Prime Minister Starmer’s final acts in office before he is replaced by Labour Member of Parliament for Makerfield Andy Burnham , who has secured enough support from the Parliamentary Labour Party to become Prime Minister and Labour leader uncontested. The upcoming curfew will be “on by default” but can be turned off by users, leading to criticism of its effectiveness. The government is expected to…Open
The government says the measure, which must be signed into law by the president, will protect minors. Critics worry it will threaten free speech and privacy online.