Utah is the first state to pass an age verification law for anyone using social media. Those under 18 must soon have parental consent. Critics say the law does not protect children as it intendeds.
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Utah’s governor has signed two new laws restricting social media apps for kids under 18, making it the first state in the country to move this far on the issue. One law says minors must get a parent’s consent before signing up for sites like Instagram or TikTok. State Republicans say that law is intended to protect children, but critics, including some
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