Virginia will introduce legislation to restrict access to TikTok by youth under 18, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) said Thursday.
The announcement came alongside the unveiling of a new youth mental health strategy for the state. Youngkin cited concerns over the impact of social media on children, including cyberbullying and exposure to harmful content.
“When a group like TikTok, who are among the most aggressive and sophisticated in social media, affect our children and next generation, we will take action, full stop, now,” Youngkin said.
TikTok said in a statement that the company had not seen legislative text but that overly ...