A new federal bill unveiled Wednesday would ban kids under 13 from joining social media platforms.
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A new federal bill unveiled Wednesday would ban kids under 13 from joining social media platforms.
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Senators unveil bipartisan legislation to ban kids under 13 from joining social media platforms

A new federal bill unveiled Wednesday would establish a national minimum age for social media use and require tech companies to get parents' consent before creating accounts for teens, reflecting a growing trend at all levels of government to restrict how Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms engage with young users.