Social Media News Should Kids Need Parental Consent To Use Social Media Here S What This Bill Would Do

If social media for kids is so bad, should we be allowed to post kids' photos online?

As Australia's ban on under-16-year-olds having certain social media accounts kicks in this week, debate on whether it's a good idea or even legal rages on—both at home and overseas. Read More

Why Some Countries May Copy Australia’s Ban on Children’s Use of Social Media

Governments are studying the decision to prohibit youths from using platforms like Facebook and TikTok as worries grow about the potential harm they cause. Read More

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Australia's move is being closely watched by other countries considering similar age-based measures as concerns mount over the effects of social media on children's health and safety. Read More

Age checks, curfew alerts, parental consent: Inside NY's proposed social media rulebook

ALBANY - Social media companies will have to vastly restrict how they target young users, as the scaffolding of new rules supporting a landmark New York algorithm law begins to take shape. And as a ... Read More

Michigan bill would restrict social media use for those under 18

Michigan lawmakers are once again debating setting an age limit for social media use. Under the legislation, social media companies with more than 5 million users would be required to verify that new ... Read More

Age checks, curfew alerts, parental consent: Inside NY’s proposed social media rulebook

New York Attorney General Letitia James and state Sen. Andrew Gounardes, prominent supporters behind legislation to regulate social media platforms used by children, have mandated how companies target ... Read More