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How much filter is too much filter for kids and teens posting selfies on social media?
That is the question state attorneys general across the country are grappling with following a landmark settlement with Meta this summer. As part of the agreement, the social media giant agreed to block some digital beauty filters for minors — specifically those mimicking extreme transformations like cosmetic procedures or heavy makeup.
Now, the burden falls on state officials to tell
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