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Bill would limit social media for Indiana children under 16
Minors below the age of 16 would need permission from a parent or guardian to use social media apps like Instagram or Snapchat.
Indiana may require parental permission for social media use by kids under 16
Senate Bill 11 would obligate all social media outlets to obtain "verifiable parental consent" as part of the process of a child under 16 registering to use their app.
Why we shouldn’t ban kids from social media
Rather than relying on parents to limit kids’ phone time (which, as many parents can attest, is sometimes easier said than done), a growing number of lawmakers are taking matters into their own hands by passing legislation that seeks to keep kids off social media entirely.
Should kids need parental consent to use social media? Here's what this bill would do
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There’s going to be even more harmful content on social media as Meta drops fact-checkers. What to tell your kids
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Biden's 'fire away' remark during LA wildfire briefing shocks social media: 'Absolutely disgusting'
President Biden delivered some remarks during a briefing about the ongoing wildfires engulfing the Los Angeles and displacing ...
Meta ends fact-checking. Here’s how to find the truth on social media.
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Meta Says It Will End Its Fact-Checking Program on Social Media Posts
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Malaysia Weighs LinkedIn’s Need for a Social Media License
Malaysia is studying whether LinkedIn Corp. will require a social media license to continue operating in Malaysia as the ...
Democrats reexamine their social media game after losing to Trump: Not 'direct' or 'authentic'
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Social Media Companies Face Global Tug-of-War Over Free Speech
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