A lobby group that represents major tech companies like TikTok, Snapchat, Meta etc is suing Ohio's Republican Attorney General Dave Yost for introducing a bill that mandates children to obtain parental consent before using social media apps

A new law, signed by Republican Governor Mike DeWine in July, is considered as a way to safeguard children’s mental health, citing concerns about the intentionally addictive nature of social media.

  • t3rmit3@beehaw.org
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    10 months ago

    Anytime someone’s claim is the protection of children, you should apply a VERY heavy dose of scepticism and scrutiny.