"Trade Group Sues Ohio Over Parental Consent Requirement for Minors on Social Media"

NetChoice, a trade group representing social media giants like Facebook and YouTube, has filed a lawsuit against a new Ohio law requiring parental consent for users under 16. The law, set to take effect on January 15, mandates that social media operators obtain verifiable parental consent before allowing minors to use their platforms. NetChoice argues that the law infringes on minors' free speech rights and is unconstitutionally vague. Ohio's Lt. Gov Jon Husted criticized the lawsuit, emphasizing the need to protect children from harmful online content and practices. The law includes various methods for verifying parental consent and allows parents to take action if a platform fails to comply.