# A new bill would ban anyone under 16 from using social media

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/a-new-bill-would-ban-anyone-under-16-from-using-social-media/
- Published: 2023-02-03T10:00:08-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo caption: Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) is proposing a bill banning users under 16 from accessing social media. Photo credit: J. Scott Applewhite / AP. Analysis by Cristiano Lima. The Washington Post – February 2, 2023. The Technology 202 […] The movement to keep kids off social media altogether A growing number of U.S. policymakers and federal officials are angling to keep children and young teenagers off social media entirely, citing mounting concerns that the platforms may harm their well-being and mental health. […] Click here to view original web page at www.washingtonpost.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki Director of Art & Design See Full Bio