"Florida Governor DeSantis Enacts Social Media Restrictions for Under-16s"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that restricts children under 14 from using social media and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds, aiming to protect them from online risks to their mental health. The measure mandates social media platforms to terminate accounts of those under 14 and those under 16 without parental consent, and to use a third-party verification system to screen out underage users. Critics argue that the bill violates free speech protections and infringes on parental rights, while supporters believe it will mitigate the harmful effects of excessive social media use on children's well-being.