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California Governor Signs Laws Restricting Addictive Features for Minors

Governor Newsom signed legislation barring platforms from providing minors under 16 with addictive features like infinite scroll, algorithmic recommendations, and autoplay. The laws target platform design rather than content, marking a regulatory shift in state-level tech oversight. Implementation details and industry response remain uncertain.

Le Mondeabout 12 hours agoUSCredibility 58%View source

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California Enacts Laws Restricting Addictive Social Media Features for Minors

California Governor Newsom has signed legislation prohibiting social media platforms from providing addictive features, such as infinite scroll and algorithmic recommendations, to users under 16. This marks a confirmed shift in state-level tech oversight, focusing on platform design rather than content. Implementation details and the industry's response, including potential legal challenges, remain uncertain.

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