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Americans Demand Tougher Social Media Rules

  • Reuters, Sunday, August 9, 2026 9:50 PM

A new Reuters/Ipsos shows that a bipartisan majority of Americans support more government rules for social media companies. Of the consumers surveyed in the six days ending August 3,  61% said social media firms need stronger oversight, including required age-verification tools. This included 71% of Democrats and 62% of Republicans. But support from independents was lower because many are unsure where they stand. 

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