Legal Battle Over Tennessee's Age Verification Law for Pornographic Websites

Tennessee's law requiring pornographic websites to verify visitors' age was blocked by a court, as it was deemed to suppress free speech rights without effectively preventing children from accessing harmful material. Similar laws in other states have faced legal challenges. The issue will be brought to the U.S. Supreme Court for oral arguments. The Free Speech Coalition opposes the law, citing concerns about privacy and constitutionality.

Tennessee's Blocked Porn Website Age Verification Law

Tennessee's law requiring age verification on porn websites was largely blocked by a court, citing concerns about free speech rights and effectiveness in preventing children from accessing harmful material. Similar laws in other states are facing legal challenges and debates over their constitutionality.

Facial Recognition Age Checks for Children on Social Media

Social media firms will use facial recognition age checks to keep under-age children off their platforms under plans by Ofcom. Tech firms could face fines under the Online Safety Act if they fail to protect children from harmful content. Ofcom research found many under-age children lie about their age to access social media. Companies are urged to use effective age verification methods like facial age estimation to protect children.

Support for Texas Law on Age Verification for Adult Websites

Republicans in Congress are supporting a Texas law to require age verification on adult websites to protect children from internet pornography. They argue that the law is constitutional and necessary for public health. The law has been challenged by an adult entertainment industry trade association citing First Amendment rights.

Age Restriction Laws Impacting Pornhub in the U.S.

Several states in the U.S. are implementing age restriction laws leading to the banning of Pornhub in those states, with concerns about privacy and data breaches. The parent company supports age verification but criticizes the implementation of these laws.

Florida's new social media restrictions for kids

A discussion between NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and NetChoice's Carl Szabo about Florida's new social media restrictions for kids, focusing on age verification and concerns about data collection.

Legislation to Protect Minors from Social Media Addiction

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation to protect minors from the addictive influence of social media, requiring parental consent for minors aged 14 and 15 to create accounts and mandating age verification for sites with harmful content. The bill aims to address the dangers of predators targeting children online.