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China wants to limit teens to using their phones for just an hour a day to fight rising 'internet addiction' (www.businessinsider.com)
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China wants to limit teens to using their phones for just an hour a day to fight rising 'internet addiction'::The Cyberspace Administration of China announced proposed regulations for children's smartphone usage, including a "minor mode" with time limits.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

they're mandating that phones have these controls available to parents for free, not that they are on. Makes a lot of sense imo

[–] devious 7 points 1 year ago

The article suggests otherwise:

No Chinese person under 18 would be allowed to use a smartphone for more than two hours a day if the rules become law.