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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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