Florida AG proposes new law to crack down on teens, social media. Here are his rules

On Thursday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a new proposal for lawmakers that would massively crack down on teenagers using social media and chatbots.During a news conference in Tallahassee, Uthmeier discussed the proposed legislation, which he dubbed the “Safe Screens Act.”“Parents deserve real control, and companies must design for safety, not addiction,” Uthmeier said. “Florida already prohibits social media accounts for anyone under 14, and the Elevent Circuit just upheld that law. The Safe Screens Act goes further.”Per Uthmeier, the proposal would implement the following rules:Age Verification: App stores must determine a user’s age, link minors to a parent’s account, and obtain parental consent before a minor downloads or buys an app.A.I. Chatbots: Chatbot operators may not provide minors features that:Simulate companionship, such as by personification or emotional engagementEncourage self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, or illegal activityGenerate or describe