Florida, social media

Federal judge appears skeptical of Florida law trying to keep minors off social media
TALLAHASSEE — A 2024 Florida law aimed at keeping children off of social-media platforms came under scrutiny Friday, as lawyers for the state told a federal judge the measure is addressing a “mental-health crisis” and attorneys for industry groups argued the restrictions violate First Amendment rights.
Judge weighs whether to block Florida’s social media ban for minors
A federal judge is weighing whether to block a Florida law from going into effect that would ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds.
Social media use by children rife ahead of under-16s ban
Australia's internet regulator found YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat were the most popular platforms among children.
Judge weighs on Florida law to keep children off social media
A U.S. district judge held a hearing on a request by social-media industry groups for a preliminary injunction against a new Florida law aimed at keeping children off social-mediaplatforms.
Social Media and Children
FAWAD MANZOOR
Federal judge skeptical of Florida's attempt to ban social media for young teenagers
TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge on Friday told lawyers in a landmark social media case it would be a “hard row to hoe” for state officials to justify a complete ban on social media for young teenagers, signaling his skepticism toward the new Florida law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Social media platforms could keep more Australian kids off if they actually tried
The most popular social media platforms among Australia’s youth are mostly ones they are not old enough to be allowed on.
Florida's bid to curb kids' social media use faces legal test
The law, in part, seeks to prevent children under age 16 from opening social media accounts on certain platforms.
Social Media Regulations Could Be Coming for Some Children
Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook) said social media needs to be regulated for children under sixteen. His bill would ban ...
Australian children able to bypass age limit set by social media platforms, report shows
Children in Australia are able to easily bypass the minimum age limit imposed by social media platforms, a report by the ...
The Gazette4d
Parents would need to OK their kid’s social media accounts under Iowa House bill
Children would need permission from a parent or guardian to possess an online social media account under a bill that received ...
Lincoln Journal Star3d
Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to shield minors from compulsive social media use
Nebraska lawmakers gave first-round approval Tuesday to a proposed law that would require social media companies to change ...