DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa joins a coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in support of a Tennessee law that aims to protect children from social media harm.
The law alleges that social media companies use addictive and destructive strategies to get children hooked on their platforms despite studies showing that social media use leads to anxiety and depression in adolescents.
“Prohibiting companies from profiting off the exploitation of our kids’ mental health is common sense, and it’s the right thing to do,” said Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird. “Health and safety standards are not unreasonable; they are essential. I’ll continue fighting to protect kids from exploitation.”…