US states advance legislation targeting social media harms amid industry opposition
By Xu Yuan ( May 28, 2026, 20:48 GMT | Insight) -- More US states have passed legislation aimed at establishing a framework for social media to prevent harms such as addiction to children and teenagers, despite continuing opposition from the industry and court setbacks for similar laws.More US states have passed legislation aimed at establishing a framework for social media to prevent harms such as addiction to children and teenagers, despite continuing opposition from the industry and court setbacks for similar laws....
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