US state requires parents' OK for children on social media

The restrictions would only apply to social media platforms that generate more than US$100mil (RM438.7mil) in annual revenue. It also wouldn't apply to certain platforms, including LinkedIn, Google and YouTube. — Image by Freepik

LITTLE ROCK: Arkansas on Wednesday became the second state to restrict social media use by children, as Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders approved legislation requiring minors to get their parents' permission to create a new account.

The bill signed by the Republican governor requires social media companies to contract with third-party vendors to perform age verification checks on new users. The law will apply to new accounts created starting in September.