NEWSOM SIGNS BILL TO REGULATE SOCIAL MEDIA USE AMONG CHILDREN

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The California Governor signed a bill that aims to reduce social media use among children. This is the latest state effort to regulate the medium over increasing concerns that heavy use is damaging to young people. The bill makes it unlawful for online services and applications to provide an “addictive feed” to minors or send them notifications at certain times during the school year. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2027.