California will make it illegal for social media platforms to knowingly provide addictive feeds to children without parental consent.
California will make it illegal for social media platforms to knowingly provide addictive feeds to children without parental consent beginning in 2027 under a new law Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Friday. from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm. Utah has passed laws in recent years aimed at limiting children’s access to social media, but they have faced The California law will take effect in a state home to some of the largest technology companies in the world.
Opponents of the legislation say it could inadvertently prevent adults from accessing content if they cannot verify their age. Some argue it would threaten online privacy by making platforms collect more information on users. and their impacts on young people. Attorneys general in 42 states endorsed the plan in a letter sent to Congress last week.
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