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Chris Sherwood
Coverage of Chris Sherwood in the Nexus archive.
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- UK unveils plans for voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens
The UK government announced a voluntary overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, disabling features like auto-playing videos by default. Critics question effectiveness due to teens' ability to override settings, while officials cite pilot data showing reduced usage and improved sleep. The measures follow a separate ban for under-16s and require legislation.
- Keir Starmer tells Big Tech to stop kids sending intimate images, or else
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer demanded that tech firms block children from sending or receiving intimate images, warning of legislation if they fail to act within three months. NSPCC chief Chris Sherwood supported the move, while Labour MP Jess Phillips resigned, criticizing delays in implementing child safety measures.