According to US media reports on December 29, the US state of Virginia will require minors under 16 to use social media for no more than 1 hour in a single day from January 1, 2026. According to the new regulations, social media users under 16 in Florida can use platforms such as Photo Wall and YouTube for up to 1 hour in a single day; if an extension is required, the consent of a parent or guardian is required. However, platforms with email and instant messaging as the main functions, streaming service platforms, and news websites are not subject to restrictions. Social media platforms, on the other hand, must complete user age verification, strictly enforce the “1 hour per day” usage limit for users under 16, and must not use the information collected during age verification for other purposes.

According to US media reports on December 29, the US state of Virginia will require minors under 16 to use social media for no more than 1 hour in a single day from January 1, 2026. According to the new regulations, social media users under 16 in Florida can use platforms such as Photo Wall and YouTube for up to 1 hour in a single day; if an extension is required, the consent of a parent or guardian is required. However, platforms with email and instant messaging as the main functions, streaming service platforms, and news websites are not subject to restrictions. Social media platforms, on the other hand, must complete user age verification, strictly enforce the “1 hour per day” usage limit for users under 16, and must not use the information collected during age verification for other purposes.