silicon valley children online safe laws: Silicon Valley battles states over new online safety laws for children
Last summer, Ohio enacted a social media statute that would require Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to get a parent's consent before permitting children under age 16 to use their platforms.But in early January, just before the measure was to take effect, a tech industry group called NetChoice - which represents Google, Meta, Snap, TikTok and others - filed a lawsuit to block it on free speech grounds, persuading a federal judge to temporarily halt the new rules.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill…