US state to require parental consent for social media

13 Sept 20:18 Key points summarised by AI

Utah became the first US state to mandate social media sites obtain parental consent for users under 18, effective March 2024.
The law aims to combat youth addiction, online bullying, exploitation, and data collection, driven by concerns over children's mental health.
It requires platforms to verify age, grant parents full account access, implement default 'curfews,' and imposes fines for 'addictive algorithms' targeting minors.
Tech firms and civil liberties groups have warned the law could curtail online access for marginalized teens and raise free speech concerns.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.