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Utah governor signs bill to curb children’s social media use
Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) signed two bills into law that would impose sweeping restrictions on kid and teen use of social media apps such as Instagram and TikTok — a move proponents say will protect youth from the detrimental effects of internet platforms. One law aims to force social media companies to verify that users who are Utah residents are over the age of 18. The bill also requires platforms to obtain parental consent before letting minors use their services, and guardians must be given access to their child’s account. A default curfew must also be set.
Editorial | A TikTok ban might be a win for China. There’s a better way. (Washington Post)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 16:44TikTok’s CEO is testifying before Congress. Here’s what to know. (Washington Post)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 06:35Opinion | Social media is devastating teens’ mental health. Here’s what parents can do. (Washington Post)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 03/21/2023 - 06:36Trump returns to YouTube and Facebook for the first time since 2021 (Washington Post)
Submitted by dclay@benton.org on Mon, 03/20/2023 - 17:58AI chatbots won’t enjoy tech’s legal shield, Section 230 authors say (Washington Post)
Submitted by dclay@benton.org on Mon, 03/20/2023 - 17:56How TikTok went from teen sensation to political pariah (Washington Post)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 03/17/2023 - 06:16
Gigi Sohn speaks out on bitter FCC confirmation brawl for first time
For over a year, [Benton Senior Fellow and Public Advocate] Gigi Sohn stayed relatively silent as she faced a barrage of attacks over her nomination to the Federal Communications Commission, which had languished in the Senate since President Joe Biden tapped her in October 2021.