Require social media to add timed pauses during extended short-video use.

Social media platforms are often designed for continuous, frictionless scrolling, which can encourage compulsive use and reduce attention span, potentially harming productivity, mental wellbeing, and public health. Introducing increasing pauses during extended use would prompt conscious choice without restricting access. Government action is needed to ensure proportionate safeguards against addictive design, similar to harm-reduction in other sectors.