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Connecticut Teens Would Be Shielded from Social Media Algorithms

Children under 18 would be shielded from personalized social media algorithms between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. under legislation approved Wednesday in the state House of Representatives.

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... If the Senate concurs with the bill and it is signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont, parental permission could change the hours that kids could be exposed to ads and content tailored for their record of preferences. Upon the suggestion of Attorney General William Tong and input from lawmakers, it would also require operators every year to disclose information including the average daily use on a particular platform. The law would take effect July 1, 2026.

The bill passed in a 121-26 vote after a three-and-a-half-hour debate with 21 Republicans joining the Democratic majority. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-05-15 01:38 AM

@#1

I'm of two minds on this bill.

One side of me says that parents should monitor and instruct their children on the proper use of a smartphone.

The other side of me notes that parents seem to be abdicating that responsibility.

So, is a new state law needed to protect the children of Connecticut from Big Tech?

What do other States think?


#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-05-15 01:42 AM

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