Australia has banned the use of social media for those under 16 years old. Is America next?

Australia has banned the use of social media for those under 16 years old. Is America next?

Last week, that The Australian government has decided a comprehensive bill banning children under 16 from using social media. The banwhich includes platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Reddit, requires social media platforms to restrict access for minors. Social media companies now have a year to consider how to implement age restrictions before penalties come into effect. But opponents say they are concerned about how the law will be enforced Technology company They say they are left with few options, such as requiring government-issued identification to log into social media accounts or using biometric facial scans to determine whether someone is of legal age or not. Although the ban is a first in the world, Australia is not alone in trying to curb social media use among children. Earlier this year Florida passed a bill is currently being contested that would ban teenagers under 14 from accessing social media; and both California And new York The governors signed a law restricting the ability of social media companies to provide “addictive feeds” to minors. Could these restrictions mark the start of an outright ban on social media for children in the US? Join us at AirTalk today to discuss the impact of the new ban here at home and abroad Bobby Allyn, Technology correspondent for NPRAnd James P. Steyer, CEO of Common Sense Media.

UCLA is building California’s first electric charging road

Students driving to class at UCLA’s Westwood campus will soon do so as part of a nearly $20 million transportation project grant on a road to wirelessly charge electric vehicles. Along with the charging road, eight new electric buses will be added to UCLA’s BruinBus fleet. With this grant, the city will begin preparations for the 2028 Olympics, where UCLA will serve as the Olympic Village for athletes from around the world. The project is part of a collaboration with clean transportation nonprofit CALSTART and wireless charging provider Electreon. The grant will also help fund renovations for a new transit hub that will connect to LA Metro’s D Line. Join us on AirTalk today to discuss the project Clinton Bank, Director of UCLA Fleet and Transit in the UCLA Transportation Division.

The transgender rights case heads to the Supreme Court amid debate over a ban on medical treatment for minors

The Supreme Court I’m only hearing arguments in my second major today Transgender rights Case that poses a challenge to a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-equitable care of minors. The justices’ decision, not expected for several months, could have implications for similar laws passed by another 25 states, as well as a range of other efforts to regulate the lives of transgender peopleincluding which ones Sports competitions they can join and which ones Bathrooms that you can use. The case is being heard by a conservative-dominated court after Donald Trump and his allies vowed to back down in the presidential election Protective measures for transgender people. At issue in the Tennessee case is whether the law violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, which requires the government to treat similarly situated people equally.

With files from the Associated Press.

California’s solar surplus has led to limitations and cost issues

California has invested heavily in solar energy, with solar farms like those in the Mojave Desert being resources designed to limit carbon emissions and benefit consumers in the state. But the oversupply of electricity at peak times has created problems for grid operators as they have had to shut down some of their suppliers and, in some cases, sell power to neighboring states. Although the surplus may find its way to neighboring states, it does so at the expense of California suppliers. This continued solar surplus has also resulted in Californians having to pay these increased rate costs for energy that is not being used. So what has led to our current solar surplus and decline, and what can be done to improve this process? Today we are at AirTalk Severin Borenstein, Faculty Director of the Energy Institute at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and a member of the California ISO Board of Governors.

The 102-year-old Rose Bowl Stadium is entering the 21st century with some renovations

The historic Rose Bowl venue will undergo multiple renovations over the next few years to improve the visitor experience and keep pace with the evolving sports landscape. Known as The Lasting Legacy campaignThis eight-project renovation includes a new pitch-level club, improved seating and the installation of a new video board. Six of the eight projects are already fully funded and some have already been completed, particularly the renovation of the stadium marquee. The improvements come ahead of the 2028 Olympics, where the Rose Bowl stadium will host several events. The improvements also address UCLA’s changing needs as the venue is now home to a Ten Conference team. Join us today to talk about the projects we have carried out and their impact on upcoming events Dedan Brozino, President of the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation.