Summary
- A wave of proposed social media bans targeting young people is sweeping across several U.S. states, including California and Minnesota, under the guise of "children's online safety."
- These bans, which require age verification or behavioral age estimation, risk massive data collection and surveillance, potentially harming vulnerable communities.
- Critics argue that such measures violate free speech rights and disproportionately affect marginalized youth who rely on social media for support and resources.
- Advocates urge communities to engage in discussions about these laws and promote digital literacy instead of government-imposed restrictions.
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