Newsom Signs Addictive Social Media Law to Protect Kids

Newsom Signs Addictive Social Media Law to Protect Kids

Word Count: 391 Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new California law targeting addictive social media features that can keep children scrolling, giving the state new authority to restrict how platforms engage young users. AB 1709, authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) prohibits social media companies from giving children under 16 access to personalized feeds, including “For You” pages, as well as other features designed to maximi…

California’s Bold Move: AB 1709 Social Media Restrictions Could Banish Teen Addiction

Spread the loveCalifornia is once again at the forefront of a major societal debate, this time grappling with the pervasive influence of social media on young minds. Assembly Bill 1709, a legislative proposal currently making waves, aims to tackle the escalating youth mental health crisis head-on by imposing significant restrictions on how teenagers interact with these ubiquitous platforms. It’s a bold move, and frankly, a necessary conversation we need to be having, not just in California, but across the nation. This isn’t just about tweaking algorithms; it’s about fundamentally rethinking the digital environments where our children spend countless hours. The […]

Newsom Signs Addictive Social Media Law to Protect Kids | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey - National Cyber Security Consulting

By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media A bill temporarily prohibiting law enforcement agencies from using electric shock gloves in California is awaiting action by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill (AB) 2760, authored by Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins (D-San Diego), passed the Senate 29-9 on Aug. 31. The Assembly concurred in Senate amendments the same day […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed!

Newsom Signs Addictive Social Media Law to Protect Kids – The Windy City Word

Word Count: 391 Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new California law targeting addictive social media features that can keep children scrolling, giving the state new authority to restrict how platforms engage young users. AB 1709, authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) prohibits social media companies from giving children under 16 access to personalized feeds, including “For You” pages, as well as other features designed to maximi…