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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently hosted a workshop on kids’ online activity, titled “The Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms Exploit Children and Hurt Families.” Speakers included two U.S. Senators, all three FTC...more
It’s difficult to imagine anything more terrifying and devastating than your child being charged with a crime. At a time when you want to do everything in your power to protect your child, parents sometimes find themselves...more
The recent wave of lawsuits against TikTok by over a dozen states and the District of Columbia marks a significant moment in the ongoing scrutiny of social media platforms and their impact on youth mental health. The lawsuits...more
For decades, the U.S. Surgeon General has shined a light on hazards to the health of Americans, both for individuals and society at large. The beacons have worked to persuade lots of people to improve health habits....more
No, that is not a clock you hear – it’s just TikTok in the news again, as several states filed lawsuits or other legal challenges last week against the platform, alleging harmful and exploitative tactics affecting the mental...more
Should kids be on social media? At what age? Should parents monitor their conversations on those platforms? Do parental controls work? These are questions facing many parents and guardians, especially with the increasing use...more
As the inherent risks of social media use become more broadly understood, pressure is building on government bodies at every level to enact effective regulations. There has been some action at the federal level: both the...more
Keypoint: The Utah legislature repealed and replaced the Utah Social Media Act in response to a lawsuit challenging the law on constitutional grounds. Prior to closing in early March, the Utah legislature passed two bills...more
On June 13, 2023, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act (HB 18) (SCOPE Act). With this signing, Texas joins Utah and Arkansas in regulating social media and its impact...more
California AG Rob Bonta announced he is co-leading a bipartisan coalition of AGs in an investigation into whether TikTok, a popular social media platform with over one billion users worldwide, has violated state consumer...more