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A federal judge has halted a law in Ohio that would have required social media platforms to obtain parental consent for children's accounts, citing First Amendment concerns. This decision marks a victory for the tech industry, which has been fighting against state social media laws. The tech industry group NetChoice, comprising major tech companies, has also successfully halted similar legislation in Arkansas, California, and Utah.
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How does the tech industry's legal victories against state social media laws reflect broader discussions on privacy and parental control in the digital age?
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What implications does this decision have for the balance between parental consent and children's freedom of expression?
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