The TikTok Ban Would Be Social Media’s First Extinction-Level Event
TikTok transformed everyday users into influencers and made entrepreneurs rich via its Shop feature. With the US ban looming, they could lose everything—and many don’t know where to go next.
TikTok future could be on hold for local social media influencers and beyond
If the Supreme Court votes to uphold the law that President Joe Biden signed in April, TikTok will shut down on January 19th, the day before Donald Trump takes office. The popular social media platform is used by hundreds of millions of people, including well over a hundred million in the U.S.
TikTok, social media, and kid's mental health
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Bill requires parental consent to use social media
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Bill would limit social media for Indiana children under 16
Minors below the age of 16 would need permission from a parent or guardian to use social media apps like Instagram or Snapchat.
Indiana may require parental permission for social media use by kids under 16
Senate Bill 11 would obligate all social media outlets to obtain "verifiable parental consent" as part of the process of a child under 16 registering to use their app.
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