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Nebraska bill to crack down on children’s social media advances
“This is the time to stand up for our kids. This bill is a commonsense opportunity for this body to demonstrate the political will to protect Nebraska children online,” State Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln said.
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Social media protections, student phone ban advance again in Nebraska Legislature
Senators on Wednesday, by voice vote, advanced Legislative Bill 504, the “Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act” by State Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln. It would require online services to explicitly protect minor users and their personal information in the physical design of certain applications or websites, including social media.
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Online protections advance despite First Amendment concerns
At the request of Gov. Jim Pillen, Sen. Carolyn Bosn introduced what’s dubbed the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act. The proposal seeks to regulate how services like Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram interact with young customers. It would restrict design features, like infinite scrolling, rewards for spending time on the site, and products that can be…
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New bill would require warning labels on social media platforms
Advocates for a new bill at the state capitol that would require warning labels on social media say it will protect kids from some of the dangers on the different platforms.
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This is ‘why Nebraska’s design-focused social media bill is so critical’
AJ’s encounter with drugs on Snapchat wasn’t an accident; it was the result of design, as Snapchat’s algorithm actively pushed drug-related content and connections. These platforms are intentionally designed to keep children on screens, track their activity, and monetize their data—all to maximize profits, regardless of the cost to Nebraska kids and families.