Missouri Targets TikTok and More | Lawrence News

Missouri’s Attorney General is ramping up its social media crackdown, targeting TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and Roblox after a $100 million Meta settlement—potentially ballooning to $150 million—with funds earmarked for state revenue and consumer fraud. The move follows Meta’s new teen restrictions, as kids shift away from Facebook and Instagram toward riskier platforms. This isn’t new territory: Missouri just enacted a strict age-verification law for adult sites using government IDs, with hefty penalties. The AG’s office insists protecting youth from harmful content and mental health risks is non-negotiable. Meanwhile, Meta’s pushing the industry to unify safety standards, arguing teens use multiple apps—and only coordinated action can shield them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf18bcae738ac3cb