Regulating Social Media: Legal and Ethical Dilemmas

This chapter analyzes the recent court decisions that rejected Utah's social media law aimed at protecting minors, emphasizing the conflict between content moderation for kids and free speech rights for adults. It highlights the complexities of regulating social media, particularly the nuances of First Amendment protections, while also discussing the perceived motivations behind legislative efforts by state attorneys general. Furthermore, the chapter examines the effectiveness of initiatives targeting harmful content and underscores the growing media literacy among young social media users.