Dossier
under 16
Coverage of under 16 in the Nexus archive.
- California bill that would bar social media access for kids under 16 continues to advance
A California bill (AB 1709) that would prohibit social media platforms from allowing users under 16 to create or maintain accounts is advancing through the legislature. Authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, the bill requires platforms to implement measures to prevent underage access.
- Will California ban social media for kids under 16? Here's what the candidates for governor say
The article explores whether California might ban social media for individuals under 16, similar to Australia's approach, and examines the positions of six gubernatorial candidates on the issue.