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Newsom signs strict social media protections for teens

Thursday, September 10, 2026


California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law banning social media platforms from providing certain features to users under 16, including infinite scroll and autoplay functionality. The law takes effect on a date to be determined by the state. The specific features targeted by the legislation were identified in the bill's text.

Original reporting: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/09/10/newsom-signs-bill-banning-addictive-features-social-media-protect-teens/

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