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Social media ban for kids, 1st responders harassment

USA Today · 1d

Social media ban for kids, first responders harassment: these laws go into effect Jan. 1

Here's what goes into effect as of Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. As of Jan. 1, no one in Florida under the age of 14 will be allowed to have a social media account. This controversial bill replaced one that Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed because he wanted parents to have more of a role.

Tallahassee Democrat on MSN · 1d

Social media minor ban, buffer zone for first responders: these laws go into effect Jan, 1

Social media platforms will be required to terminate any accounts suspected of belonging to someone under 14. Account owners will have 90 days to dispute it. Anyone 14 or 15 years old whose accounts are targeted will have 90 days for a parent or guardian to provide consent.

Can minors have social media in Florida? What to know about new law coming Jan. 1

A controversial law banning social media for children under 14 in Florida goes into effect Jan. 1 but may be delayed by legal challenges.

Australia, Social Media

The Associated Press on MSN · 1h

Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?

It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, schools and other governments have attempted with varying degrees of success: keeping kids off social media until they turn 16.

How This Australian Social Media Ban Might Have Major Ripple Effects

The recent law, which will level fines against companies like Meta and X for violations, impacts anyone 16 years of age and younger.

Australia passes landmark social media ban for children under 16

The ban, among the toughest in the world, has broad public support, but it has been criticized by experts who say it could have unintended negative consequences.

Could Australia’s ban on social media for people under 16 work in other countries?

This fall, Norway announced plans to ban kids under 15 from using social media, while France is testing a smartphone ...

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Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could it work in the US?

It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, ...

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