California Legislature passes bills to restrict social media and AI for minors
The package of 26 bills now awaits action from Governor Newsom after clearing the state legislature. One measure prohibits social media platforms from providing addictive features like algorithmic feeds to users under 16. Another bill regulates kids chatbot safety. This topic prompted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to contact the governor directly. Democratic leaders designed the push to curtail the influence of AI and protect younger users. Newsom must now decide whether to sign the measures while managing backroom negotiations with technology executives.
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