Georgia Lawmakers Want to Regulate Social Media for Children

Key Takeaways

Georgia lawmakers passed a law regulating social media companies, but the industry temporarily sidelined advertising prohibitions to minors.

Age verification mandates have faced legal challenges, prompting appeals from Georgia’s Attorney General.

Lawmakers across states are pushing for stricter regulations as parenting concerns rise over social media’s impact on children.

Internal documents suggest social media platforms prioritize engagement over safety, exacerbating concerns about their algorithms.

As the legal landscape evolves, the movement for parental rights and accountability in social media persists amid broader national debates.

In a rare bipartisan act to protect children, Georgia legislators adopted a law last year that regulated social media companies.

But