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This California Social Media Law is a Privacy and Free Speech 'Nightmare'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen online safety and tech regulation bills into law this week.

Reason · Sep 11

Parent sparks ‘brain rot’ debate online after a Massachusetts clinic suggested bringing iPads for kids in place of its waiting room fish tank

A clinic update turned into a culture clash.

We Got This Covered · Jun 2

‘It’s not a solution for teen girls like me’: Instagram’s new under-18 rules met with skepticism

Meta’s changes include making teen accounts private and ‘limiting sensitive content’. Many say it’s not enough

The Guardian - US · Sep 23, 2024

Utah's new social media law means children will need approval from parents

The restrictions passed through Utah's Republican-supermajority Legislature reflect how politicians' perceptions of technology companies are changing — and that includes pro-business Republicans.

WEKU · Mar 24, 2023

Utah bans kids from social media without parental permission

Utah has become the first state to sign into law legislation that attempts to limit teenagers’ access to social media sites

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

Facebook whistleblower works to pass new internet laws

Frances Haugen was cooking dinner one Friday evening when her phone rang. On the other end of the line was the White House.

Los Angeles Times · May 11, 2022

Exclusive: U.S. majority supports tech regulation to preserve democracy

Americans polled also support regulating privacy and spending more on cybersecurity.

Axios · Feb 10, 2022