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New California social media laws target addictive features

Several new laws are aimed at "psychologically exploitative" social media functions for children. Governor Gavin Newsom said the laws target the technology behind addictive use rather than age alone. Grouped from 3 articles across 2 sources.

3 reports2 sourcesSep 11, 2026, 6:14 AM
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DWSep 11, 2026, 6:14 AM

New California social media laws target addictive features

Several new laws are aimed at "psychologically exploitative" social media functions for children. Governor Gavin Newsom said the laws target the technology behind addictive use rather than age alone.

The Straits TimesSep 11, 2026, 3:00 AM

California enacts new curbs on social media for children

The two measures were among 13 Bills enacted as a package to safeguard young people online.

The Straits TimesSep 11, 2026, 1:56 AM

California enacts new curbs on social media for children

LOS ANGELES, Sept 10 - California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Thursday new tech company restrictions barring children under 16 from exposure to behaviorally addictive features on social media platforms and banning toys containing AI companion chatbots.

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