Are age-verification mandates really the solution to protecting kids online?
In this episode of This Week’s Economy, we examine the rapid push by states to regulate app stores and social media platforms—and the serious risks these policies create.
We cover:
• Why the evidence behind smartphone-driven mental health claims is mixed
• How digital ID systems threaten privacy and free speech
• Why these regulations could entrench Big Tech and limit competition
• A better approach that puts parents—not government—in charge
🎧 Listen now: https://youtu.be/B5SFgE3pxS0
📖 More at: https://vanceginn.substack.com
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