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Mar 2023
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A Sweeping Plan to Protect Kids From Soc...

The New York Times
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A few days ago, Utah became the first state to pass a law prohibiting social media services from allowing users under 18 to have accounts without the explicit consent of a parent or guardian. The move, by Republican officials, is intended to address what they describe as a mental health crisis among American teenagers as well as to protect younger users from ... Show More
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