Florida is set to have one of the country's most restrictive social media laws for minors, following the approval of Governor Ron DeSantis. The initiative, which is set to face a score of legal challenges, bans social media accounts for children under 14 and requires parental permission for those aged 15 and 16. It will take effect on the first day on the next year.
Supporters expect the law to withstand legal challenges, concerned about addictive features, notification alerts and auto-play videos, among them. Several states have sued the main apps, TikTok, Meta's Facebook and Instagram among them, accusing them of harming young users' mental health through features that demand their constant attention.
