Utah's sweeping social media laws for kids open door to punish platforms

Utah Republican Governor Spencer Cox signed two bills into law Thursday, as his state becomes the first in the nation to restrict minors' usage of social media. Senate Bill 152 and House Bill 311 received bipartisan support in both chambers of the state's legislature after being introduced at the start of the new term in January. SB 152 requires social media companies to verify a user is at least 18 years old before opening an account without parental permission, and HB 311 prohibits companies "from using a design or feature...