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25 tech laws taking effect in 2025

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A number of lower-profile tech laws are slated to take effect across the U.S. in the upcoming year , with many going into effect on January 1 .

The big question going into 2025 is whether the Supreme Court will allow a TikTok ban on January 19 .

Florida is banning younger teens from social media and requiring ID checks for online porn.

California is regulating election-related "deepfakes," digital replicas.

Two laws taking effect in January deal with money earned by minors who make money from online videos or other content.

Nevada limits law-enforcement use of drones.

Vermont requires digital access to government meetings.

Ohio bans students from using multi-person bathrooms that don't match their biological sex.

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