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The Addictive Apps Bill
South Carolina moves to protect kids from addictive apps
Children and Social Media
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would force large apps and websites to protect kids' data and turn off addictive features like infinite scroll and push alerts.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Big tech companies often design apps to keep kids staring at screens for as long as possible. This bill would fight back by forcing large platforms to turn off sneaky tricks like infinite scroll, beauty filters, and constant alerts for users under eighteen. It would also stop these companies from tracking a child's exact location or collecting too much personal data. If this passes, parents will get new tools to limit screen time and report problems. It would be a big win for families who want safer online spaces.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Would force large apps to stop using addictive tricks like infinite scroll and push alerts on kids.
- Would stop companies from tracking a child's exact location.
- Would give parents new tools to limit screen time and report harm.
- Would exempt school websites, job search sites, and video games that already follow federal privacy rules.
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