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CA governor signs laws restricting youth social media features and AI chatbot interactions
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation restricting social media features for users under 16 and imposing safety requirements and time limits on AI chatbot interactions with minors.
Platforms operating in California must now implement age verification, remove algorithmic feeds and notifications for minors, and build specific safety protocols into chatbots, creating new compliance and liability burdens. The laws also face criticism for potentially increasing privacy risks through mandatory age checks and restricting minor access to digital forums.
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Social media companies cannot allow users under 16 to access features defined as addictive, including autoplay, notifications, and algorithmic feeds.
AI chatbot providers must implement time limits for minors, provide mental health resources, add self-harm safety protocols, and notify parents if safety settings are disabled.
AI companies face legal liability and must conduct independent child safety audits and annual risk assessments under the new rules.
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