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It would see apps such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube made unavailable by default to the teenagers - though they will be able to opt out of the curfew if they want.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

She supports a different proposal, the Sunshine for Our Kids Act, which seeks to make permanent standard time the default nationwide but gives states the option to opt out.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

They’re missing the place it shows up most: the small, unquantifiable human moments we quietly opt out of because the expected value doesn’t pencil out.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Jersey's government said it would securely share islanders' personal data, unless they opt out, to improve access to financial products.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

What this means is that the students—and parents—who choose to opt out tend to be smarter and more academically motivated to begin with.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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