, largely out of fear that it's owned and operated by a Chinese company which could, in theory, wield our own user data against us.
Slawson told the editorial board that parents are powerless against social media platforms' proprietary algorithms, which are so opaque even many tech experts don't fully understand how they work. Slawson's bill, which has broad bipartisan support in the House, is modeled in part after similar legislation signed into law in California last fall. The Texas bill would impose legal penalties if teenage users were exposed to bullying, harassment and sexual exploitation; “predatory, unfair, or deceptive marketing practices”; and ads for products or services illegal to minors such as drugs and alcohol.
More laws in BIG GUVMINT Texas!
elonmusk saved Twitter.
Social media is a vice and should be regulated as such.
They get rid of social media in Texas, something tells me they will see that war they've been waiting for sooner than later.
Texas is all rights magnet now. 🙆
Obviously, and good move.
I totally agree! Social media, and electronic devices in general are harming our kids mental health. There is no other explanation to insensibility, lack of empathy, and zero interest in a lot of things. Very sad.
Texas can’t even save kids from guns!
Can Tejas or its governed body ?