Arkansas Passes Nation's First Statewide Social Media Age Restriction Law

New Arkansas law will require parental consent for minors to create social media accounts.
Law applies to major social media companies making over $100 million in revenue.
Existing accounts will be unaffected, but new accounts must provide third-party age verification.
Law aims to address concerns about children's privacy, mental health and online safety.
Critics argue the law could limit teens' communication and access to creative outlets.