SALT LAKE CITY: The Utah governor has signed a law placing restrictions on social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and others for minors to ensure they have parental approval.  According to reports, Governor Spencer Cox signed the law to ensure under-eighteens do not have access to social media without explicit parental permission, especially on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Additionally, the governor signed a bill that prohibits such companies from employing techniques that lead to “addiction” in minors. Free flour for BISP beneficiaries: 361841 bags distributed in Lahore Imran Khan is a terrorist, not politician, says Nawaz Sharif Governor Cox who is a Republican shared the news on Twitter. He wrote, “We’re no longer willing to let social media companies continue to harm the mental health of our youth”. Of the two laws passed by the governor, the first is a state law that limits social media platforms from allowing access to users under the age of eighteen, without proper parental consent, despite opposition, and will come into effect in April. It is worth mentioning that in recent years, social media has had a massive impact on underage users leading to lawmakers questioning its use. On the one … Continue reading Utah restricts social media use without parental consent