Gallego introduces bill requiring social media firms to get parental approval for users under 16
Summary
Senator Ruben Gallego from Arizona is proposing a new law that would require social media companies to get parents' permission before allowing children under 16 to have accounts. This law aims to protect younger users by raising the minimum age for social media use.Key Facts
- Senator Ruben Gallego is introducing the bill.
- The bill requires parental approval for children under 16 to create and keep social media accounts.
- It would raise the minimum age by at least three years on some platforms.
- The bill targets social media companies operating in the United States.
- The law would be one of the strictest rules for social media use by kids in the country.
- The goal is to increase safety and oversight for younger social media users.
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