Federal judge temporarily blocks Utah social media laws aimed to protect children

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Utah social media laws aimed to protect children
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A federal judge in Utah temporarily blocked social media access laws aimed at protecting children’s mental health and privacy.

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Republican Gov. Spencer Cox said he was disappointed in the court's decision and was aware it could be a long battle, but said it “is a battle worth waging,” due to the harm that social media is causing children. Parents could obtain access to their children’s accounts and would have grounds to sue a social media company if their child’s mental health worsens from excessive use of an algorithmically curated app. Social media companies must comply with a long list of demands — including a three-hour daily limit and a blackout from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. — to help avoid liability.

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