Boston Herald: Massachusetts House passes youth social media ban over privacy, big tech concerns Massachusetts House passes youth social media ban over privacy, big tech concerns Similar social media bans for teens in other states have faced repeated challenges on First Amendment grounds. Critics also warn of privacy concerns. Dual jury verdicts this week have validated longstanding concerns about the dangers of social media for young people.

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But the U.S. lacks federal regulation that meaningfully addresses these harms. Orlando Sentinel: As Orlando woos overseas visitors, Trump’s social media plan for tourists sparks concerns As Orlando woos overseas visitors, Trump’s social media plan for tourists sparks concerns Turkey is poised to introduce ID verification for all social media users and ban social media for children under 16, with both measures implemented through the same mechanism, according to a free ... Yahoo: In the wake of US social media verdicts, a look at limits other countries have imposed for kids