Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that would require residents of the state to verify their age to access social media and adult content. The bill, effective January 1, 2025 , aims to protect minors from harmful online influences and combat addictive technology. Pornhub and a number of other adult sites will “go dark” in protest. The new law prohibits children under 14 from opening social media accounts, while those aged 14-15 need parental consent. Social media platforms must utilize third-party services to verify users' ages, facing penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. DeSantis emphasized the importance of this legislation , stating, “You can have a kid in the house safe, seemingly, and then you have predators that can get right in there into your own home.” The bill also addresses platforms with features like infinite scrolling and video autoplay, such as TikTok and Instagram; features considered inherently problematic for developing minds. However, ...