California Passes Bill to Restrict Social Media for Teens

The California state legislature has approved a bill prohibiting social media companies from offering features deemed “addictive” to users under 16. This decision came shortly after Meta agreed to an $18 billion settlement in a lawsuit claiming it negatively impacted teenagers.

If enacted by the governor, the law would restrict companies from auto-playing videos for teenagers, among other measures. The move reflects growing concerns about social media’s influence on young users and aims to protect them from potentially harmful content and features.

The legislative action took place after significant discussions in California’s state Senate in Sacramento, capturing attention from various stakeholders, including parents and advocacy groups. They hope the new regulations will create a safer online environment for minors.