California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on 11 September 2026 restrictions barring children under 16 from exposure to behaviorally addictive social media features and banning AI companion chatbots in toys. The measures were part of a package of 13 bills enacted to safeguard young people online.
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California enacts new curbs on social media for children Reuters
LOS ANGELES, Sept 10 - California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Thursday new tech company restrictions barring children under 16 from exposure to behaviorally addictive features on social media platforms and banning toys containing AI companion chatbots.
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