"Florida Enacts Strict Social Media Restrictions for Minors, Including Pornhub Ban"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law requiring age verification for porn sites and imposing social media restrictions, with minors under 16 barred from platforms without parental permission. The law, set to take effect in 2025, has faced opposition from tech companies and First Amendment advocates. Several states have passed similar age-verification laws, leading to Pornhub blocking access in multiple states. The legislation, backed by school officials and House Speaker Paul Renner, aims to address the addictive features of social media platforms affecting children's mental health. Tech trade group NetChoice has filed a lawsuit against the measure, while advocates argue that the laws also restrict adult access to sites.