US State Social Media Regulation for Kids Intensifies

New York SAFE for Kids rules; Illinois law targeting algorithmic feeds faces First Amendment challenge. New Mexico rulings impose design mandates. New Jersey signs comprehensive kids' social media law with strict data limits, algorithmic restrictions, school-hour notification bans, $5,000 per violation penalty, private right of action. Global trend: Australia ban, UK follow-up, France passes under-15 ban clashing with DSA. Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 61% of Americans want stronger oversight, adding public momentum.