The United Kingdom is proposing to ban social media access for anyone under 16 years old, and is considering implementing overnight curfews for even younger users, according to Ars Technica. The policy aims to reduce online harms to minors. However, critics question its effectiveness, noting that such restrictions are vulnerable to technological workarounds like VPNs. They also warn that age-gating could inadvertently push younger users toward less-moderated and potentially riskier online spaces.

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