Minnesota Legislature Looks To Crack Down On Social Media Companies And Require New Safety Rules

By Caroline Cummings, CBS Minnesota

March 15, 2024

ST. PAUL, Minn. — As Congress debates a bill to potentially ban TikTok, Minnesota lawmakers are considering proposals to crack down on social media companies and make platforms safer for children.

One that advanced in the state House Thursday would mandate default privacy settings and allow users to opt out of features that increase engagement with apps, like auto-playing videos or endless content feeds. Another requires child safety impact assessments before adding new digital features to platforms or launching new products.

There's also legislation to expand penalties for use of "deepfakes" to manipulate elections and compensate children featured in content that their parents post and profit from on social media.

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