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Linh Tat @ Silicon Valley · today 13:55 EDT

Ban social media for kids? This California lawmaker says Australia is on to something

After meeting with policymakers and stakeholders in Australia, Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal has returned with fresh ideas for other ways California might protect youth and other online users from social media harm.

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