A federal judge in Baton Rouge has ruled that Louisiana’s law that requires social media companies to verify the age of users, obtain parental consent and provide parental controls is unconstitutional. Judge John deGravelles (guh-GRAVEL) said the law violates the First Amendment. Attorney General Liz Murrill says it’s unfortunate that the court chose to protect huge corporations that facilitate child exploitation.
Cut 4 (03) “…of the solution.”
As if excessive social media exposure isn’t dangerous enough, with adverse effects on mental health, it can also cause nearsightedness in children. Louisiana Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Wyche Coleman says using objects up close like phone screens makes their eyes grow longer and could cause permanent complications.
Cut 13 (11) “…your whole life.”
In recent years, A-I has greatly enhanced the Christmas shopping experience. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says if you go online and get stuck as to what to get your special someone for Christmas, there’s A-I to the rescue.
In fact, Rice says Rufus has helped Amazon bring in an additional ten-billion dollars in revenue.
Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves and Saints owner Gayle Benson were in Baton Rouge yesterday to donate 100 children’s bikes and helmets to members of the YMCA of the Capital Area. Mrs. Benson also presented a check to the YMCA to renovate its locker rooms.