"Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Law Banning Social Media for Kids Under 14"
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law that prohibits children under 14 from having social media accounts on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The law aims to protect young people from potential mental health and safety risks on social media platforms, but is likely to face constitutional challenges. Additionally, the statute also requires online pornography services to use age-verification systems to keep minors off their platforms.
- DeSantis Signs Social Media Bill Barring Accounts for Children Under 14 The New York Times
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts NBC News
- Florida Passes Law Banning Social Media for Minors Under 14 The Wall Street Journal
- DeSantis Approves Social Media Ban For Kids Under 14 In Florida: What To Know Forbes
- Florida governor signs law restricting social media access for children CNN
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