As Meta faces a landmark California trial over claims its platforms intentionally fueled youth addiction, the case is intensifying debate over how tech companies verify kids' ages. The Hill's Julia Shapero and Sophie Brams examine Meta’s position on the issue, and why states are arguing the status quo isn't working. #meta #socialmedia #techcompanies #bigtech #ageverification #socialmediaaddiction #california #thegavel #trial #case #courts
To protect American children, the federal government should adopt an age-verification scheme for adult websites, and states should enact age-verification requirements for social media. The post Primer: Age-Verification for Children’s Online Safety appeared first on The Center for Renewing America .
Introduction In the digital age, vice is more accessible than ever. Smartphones have made pornography free, portable, and instantly available. Unsupervised internet use is widespread, and this development is particularly dangerous for America’s youth. The failure to restrict access to obscene adult content has left minors unprotected, opening the door to addiction and sexual depravity. Recognizing this crisis, many states have instituted age-verification requirements for adult websites and social media platforms. Although the Supreme Court upheld Texas’s age-verification system in Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton, state legislation continues to face legal challenges. Even so, the long-term effects of these measures are promising.…Open
Officials told platforms to verify children’s ages using government-issued documents, like identity cards. But the companies have balked, apparently over privacy concerns.
The European Union (EU) is preparing to implement strict limits on social media across all 27 of its member states, citing child safety risks.
The European Union plans to introduce strict restrictions on social media for those aged under 13, mirroring a similar proposal pursued by the British government earlier this year. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The European Union (EU) is preparing to implement strict limits on social media across all 27 of its member states, citing child safety risks. DETAIL: On Monday, Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, pushed to restrict access to social media across the continent. Von der Leyen called for age-based limits on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Formal proposals expected to be included in Von der Leyen’s State of the Union address scheduled for September. The announcement was…Open
Illinois may now face one less potential hurdle enacting a law requiring social media and other online platforms to verify the age of users and restrict content harmful to minors. The law differs from many of the other states that have attempted to implement online age-verification.
Social media, gaming and other internet app companies will now be required to verify a user’s age and get parental consent for children under 16 years old to use a platform.
A new survey from YouGov has revealed that British citizens have strong concerns over social media's impact on children, adults, and society at large.
A new survey from YouGov has revealed that British citizens have strong concerns over social media’s impact on children , adults, and society at large. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Just under half of British people think the negatives of social media outweigh the positives, according to a new survey. DETAIL: According to British polling firm YouGov , 43 percent of Britons believe the negatives of social media outweigh its positives. By contrast, only 22 percent believe that the positives of social media outweigh the negatives. While 81 percent of Britons believe that social media negatively affects children under 16, and 49 percent believe it is very negative for children, when asked about fully grown adults, the number describing social…Open
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