Utah governor signs bill to curb use of social media use by children

Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill into law Thursday that would impose sweeping restrictions that aim to curtal kid and teen use of social media apps such as Instagram and TikTok — a move that proponents say will protect them from the detrimental effects of internet platforms. The measure forces social media companies to verify that users who are Utah residentsare over the age of 18. The law also requires platforms to obtain parental consent to let their kids use the services as well as give them access to...