Social Media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety.

Summary

The Social Media Protection for Minors Act, effective March 1 2025, prohibits anyone under 14 from holding a social‑media account and makes parental consent mandatory for 14‑ and 15‑year‑olds. Platforms that allow prohibited accounts, fail to delete them or retain personal data, or do not verify age for harmful content face civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation and may owe damages to the minor. The law also forces sites that host a substantial amount of material harmful to minors to verify users are at least 16 years old.

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