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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.
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Florida Senate passes revised social media bill
Gearing up for an expected legal battle, the Florida Senate on Monday overwhelmingly passed a revamped plan aimed at keeping children off social media.
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Florida Senate passes revamped plan aimed at keeping kids off social media. Here's what to know
Gearing up for an expected legal battle, the Florida Senate on Monday overwhelmingly passed a revamped plan aimed at keeping children off social media. Here’s what to know.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes bill banning social media for children under 16
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill banning social media for children under 16 on Friday but said he’s prepared to sign similar legislation.
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SCOTUS hearing arguments on Florida social media law
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on social media laws causing controversy in Florida and Texas.
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Supreme Court takes up regulation of social media platforms in Florida cases
The Supreme Court is taking up challenges to state laws Monday that could affect how Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users. The cases are among several this term in which the justices could set standards for free speech in the digital age. The court is hearing arguments over laws adopted by Republican-dominated...
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Florida bill to restrict teens under 16 from social media passes despite DeSantis concerns
Florida lawmakers Thursday gave final approval to a bill that seeks to keep children under age 16 off social-media platforms, as Gov. Ron DeSantis continued to raise concerns about the measure.
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Florida Senate passes bill banning social media for minors
The Senate voted 23-14 to approve the bill (HB 1), which includes preventing children under 16 from creating accounts on at least some social-media platforms.
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Florida bill to restrict teens under 16 from social media passes despite DeSantis concerns
The Florida Senate passed a high-profile bill that would prevent children under age 16 from creating accounts on what lawmakers say are “addictive” social-media platforms.
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Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids
Even with apparent bipartisan unity, making laws and regulating companies takes time. What are parents — and teens — supposed to do in the meantime?
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Nicklaus Children's Hospital launches initiative for social media safety for kids
While lawmakers in Washington and Tallahassee consider how to protect children from the harms of social media, Miami’s Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is taking up the cause with a new digital safety alliance called “Safe and Sound.”