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Hyundai pauses X ads over pro-Nazi content on the platform
Automaker Hyundai said it had paused its advertising on Elon Musk’s social media app, X, after a sponsored post from the company appeared next to antisemitic and pro-Nazi posts. Hyundai confirmed the pause in a statement to NBC News late Wednesday.
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Major psychology group says infinite scrolling, other social media features are ‘particularly risky' to youth mental health
The American Psychological Association is calling on technology companies to take more steps to protect adolescents, arguing age restrictions alone don’t address the dangers
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Verified pro-Nazi X accounts flourish under Elon Musk
Paid subscribers on Elon Musk’s X share speeches by Adolf Hitler and amplify other pro-Nazi content, often in apparent violation of X’s rules.
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Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media
Georgia could join other states in requiring children younger than 16 to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accounts.
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Best friends get promoted to co-grandmas after their kids marry each other
Best friends Toni Wells and Beth Thomas will be co-Grandmas this summer after their children got married and will welcome their first child.
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Florida to require age verification for social media, adult websites and apps
Social media companies will face lawsuits and fines in Florida if they don’t block certain teenage and younger children from their sites, according to a bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Ron Desantis.
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Controversial social media bill signed by Florida Gov. DeSantis
NBC6’s Ari Odzer breaks down HB 3, the controversial social media bill proponents say protects kids from dangers online.
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How will the social media ban be enforced?
The Florida Governor signed a bill that would prevent kids 14 years or younger from opening up a social media account, but some expect the bill to be challenged in the courts. Tony Pipitone reports.
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DeSantis discusses controversial bill to restrict minors from social media
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial bill that would restrict minors from opening social media accounts.
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DeSantis signs controversial bill banning kids under 14 from opening social media accounts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial bill that would restrict minors from opening social media accounts.
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‘It's not helpful': Creators worried about future as House votes to pass TikTok bill
A bill that could potentially ban TikTok has overwhelmingly passed the House on Wednesday. The bipartisan bill will now be making its way to the Senate, where it is unclear whether or not it will be heard on the floor.
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Creators worried after House passes bill that could ban TikTok
For one creator, TikTok gives her the latest news, tips and tricks, and has created a community for her and others. Now she’s worried that it’s one step closer to being taken away. NBC6’s Sophia Hernandez reports
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Will TikTok soon be an app of the past? South Florida content creator worried about potential ban
For many content creators, their TikTok page is their business and a main source of income. And without the app, it will mean some pretty big changes for the world of online influencing.
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House representatives introduce bill to ban TikTok from U.S. app stores
The bill is intended to give the President the power to identify social media apps as national security threats if they are controlled by companies in countries like China, Russia, Iran or North Korea.
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Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. teens say they feel happy or peaceful when they don’t have their phones with them, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
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Revamped social media bill blocking kids from social media headed to DeSantis' desk
The Florida House gave final approval to a bill that seeks to keep children off social media platforms. NBC6’s Kim Wynne reports
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Florida lawmakers pass revamped bill to keep kids off social media
With one lawmaker likening social media to a “dark alley,” the Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that seeks to keep children off social media platforms.
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Florida legislature passes revamped bill to keep kids off social media
With one lawmaker likening social media to a “dark alley,” the Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that seeks to keep children off social media platforms.
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Florida Senate passes revamped bill to keep kids off of social media
Gearing up for an expected legal battle, the Florida Senate on Monday overwhelmingly passed a revamped plan aimed at keeping children off social media. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports
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Florida Senate passes revised social media bill
The Florida Senate passed a revised social media bill Monday days after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the measure.