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A UK survey found that 46% of 16- to 21-year-olds would rather live without the internet, with nearly 70% reporting they feel worse about themselves after using social media. The findings come as the government considers mandatory digital curfews for apps like TikTok and Instagram.
- Nearly 70% of young people feel worse about themselves after social media use; 46% would prefer a world without the internet entirely, and 50% support mandatory digital curfews after 10pm.
- Young people are already deceptive online: 42% lied about their age, 40% have burner accounts, 27% pretended to be someone else, and 42% lied to parents about their online activity.
- Digital curfews alone won't protect kids from harmful content—experts say tech companies need to redesign platforms to be "safer and less addictive" and embed child safety into their core design.