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Florida Governor Rejects Under-16 Social Media Ban
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill prohibiting minors under 16 from social media, calling for a more refined approach. The legislation mandated account termination for underage users and third-party verification. DeSantis emphasized safeguarding children, parental rights, and adult freedom of speech. Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, opposed the bill.
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