Show-Me Social Media Age-Verification Mandate From Senator Hawley

The legislation is unlikely but actually not a horrible idea . . .

Liberating youngsters from constantly checking a device or measuring themselves by way of metrics rigged to boost engagement might be a good thing. 

Here are the basics of a plan . . .

The legislation, which is entitled the Making Age-Verification Technology Uniform, Robust, and Effective (MATURE) Act, would require social media companies to not allow a person to make an account unless the platform verifies that the user is at least 16 years old.

Users who want to create accounts would need to provide their full legal name, date of birth and a scan, image or upload of a government-issued identification that verifies their name and birth date.

“Children suffer every day from the effects of social media. At best, Big Tech companies are neglecting our children’s health and monetizing their personal information. At worst, they are complicit in their exploitation and manipulation. It’s time to give parents the weapons they need to strike back,” Hawley said in a release.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Hawley proposes ban on social media for kids under 16

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced a bill on Tuesday to ban children under 16 years old from using social media. The legislation, which is entitled the Making Age-Verification Technology Uniform, Robust, and Effective (MATURE) Act, would require social media companies to not allow a person to make an account unless the platform verifies that the...