Dana Jones
Coverage of Dana Jones in the Nexus archive.
- NC ban on ‘addictive’ social media for children under 14 one vote away from governor’s desk
North Carolina's Senate passed a bill banning children under 14 from creating accounts on social media platforms deemed 'addictive,' requiring parental consent for 14-15-year-olds and setting criteria for addiction based on user behavior and app features. The bill also mandates AI literacy standards in schools and prohibits the sale of child users' data, returning to the House for final approval.
- North Carolina youth social media ban clears additional hurdle as it heads toward Senate vote
North Carolina's Senate Judiciary committee advanced House Bill 301, which would ban users 13 and under from 'addictive' social media apps and require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The bill defines 'addictive' platforms by features like infinite scrolling and algorithmic content, and includes amendments to prohibit data sales and algorithmic targeting for minors. Opponents argue it overreaches and could hinder educational resources.