Ban on children's use of social media in the US

New York (94 news) In the US state of Florida 14 Children under the age of one year are prohibited from using social media.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a ban on children's social media use, which will take effect on January 1, 2025.

Under restriction 14 Children below the age of one year will not be allowed to create accounts on social media platforms, on the other hand social media platforms 14 Accounts of minors must be deleted.

According to the American media, the state of California, Kansas and many other American states have also set limits on children's use of social media. Due to the increase in depression and suicide in children, measures have been taken in the US states.

According to the American media, a coalition of social media companies, including Metta, Tik Tok, has challenged the initiative of the American states in court.

Social media companies argue that the ban violates children's First Amendment right to free speech.