HB 860 — Social Media Control in Information Technology Act
HB 860, titled the Social Media Control in Information Technology Act, is a proposed bill in North Carolina that addresses various aspects of social media regulation. It covers subjects such as data privacy, minors' safety, and mental health impacts of social media use. The bill aims to establish controls over emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and may impose requirements on social media platforms to protect user privacy and mitigate harmful content.
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