Social media companies with users in Utah will risk fines and lawsuits for violating sweeping new requirements that aim to protect teens online under two laws signed Thursday by Gov. Spencer Cox.
The first-in-the-nation measures require platforms such as Twitter and Instagram to verify the age of users and implement specific restrictions for minors under 18. Opponents warn the laws will have wide-ranging impacts that will affect users beyond teens and argue the measures are unconstitutional, foreshadowing legal challenges.
The laws come as legislators across the political spectrum weigh proposals this year to regulate kids on social media. Cox said ...
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