California governor signs law to protect children from social media ...
Sep 21, 2024 — SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will make it illegal for social media platforms to knowingly provide addictive feeds to children without parental consent beginning in 2027 under a new law Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Friday.
Newsom signs bill to regulate social media use among children
Sep 21, 2024 — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill that aims to reduce social media use among children, the latest state effort to regulate the medium over increasing concerns that heavy use is...
California lawmakers kill social media bill after tech companies …
Sep 2, 2023 — California lawmakers on Friday killed a bill that would hold social media platforms liable for promoting harmful content about eating disorders, self-harm and drugs. Senate Bill 680, which...
Facebook, Instagram to block news stories in California if bill ... - NPR
May 31, 2023 — Facebook and Instagram will block all news articles in California if state lawmakers pass a bill meant to funnel money from the tech platforms to media organizations, a Meta spokesman...
California forges ahead with social media rules despite legal …
Jul 22, 2024 — Legislation being considered in California would prohibit social media companies from sending children notifications at night and during school hours.
Tech Lobbyists Sue California to Block Social Media Warning
18 hours ago — Newsom signed the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act in 2022, which requires social media companies to determine the age of young users and automatically trigger strict privacy settings ...
California sues Facebook parent Meta, alleging harm to young …
Oct 24, 2023 — California and 32 other states on Tuesday sued Facebook parent company Meta over allegations that it “designed and deployed harmful features” on the main social network and its platform...
Newsom Signs Bill That Adds Protections for Children on Social Media
Sep 21, 2024 — Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed legislation on Friday aimed at protecting minors from social media addiction amid growing concerns about the impact of technology on adolescents’ mental...
Tech industry group files lawsuit to block CA social media law ...
22 hours ago — A tech industry group is once again suing California over a social media law. Good morning and welcome to the A.M. Alert! NETCHOICE SUES TO BLOCK CALIFORNIA LAW. AGAIN. Tech industry-funded ...
Newsom signs controversial social media bill into California law - The Hill
Sep 14, 2022 — California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has signed into law a social media transparency measure that he says protects residents from hate and disinformation posts spread through social media platforms.