BREAKING Governor Cox signs bills going after social media platforms targeting youth
At a ceremony on Thursday, the governor signed the bills that require age-verification, blocks social media platforms from targeting youth in advertising and searches and allows companies to be sued for any violations. Gov. Cox called social media apps"very destructive" in their harms to youth and their mental health.
In a statement to FOX 13 News, a spokesperson for Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — insisted it was already taking steps to protect children.
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