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Maryland Passes 2 Major Privacy Bills, Despite Tech Industry Pushback

One bill would require apps like Instagram and TikTok to prioritize young people’s safety and the other would restrict the collection of consumer data.

By Natasha Singer

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Silicon Valley Battles States Over New Online Safety Laws for Children

Lawsuits filed by NetChoice, which represents companies including TikTok and Meta, have stalled protection efforts in three states.

By Natasha Singer

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Echoes of History in New National Push to Shield Children Online

In the 1990s, the U.S. government limited what young people could see online, but lost a court fight challenging those rules. Now it’s happening again.

By Kashmir Hill and Natasha Singer

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