California enacts laws restricting chatbots and banning teens from ‘addictive’ social media
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California has enacted legislation restricting chatbot operations and prohibiting minors from accessing social media platforms deemed addictive. The laws represent a significant regulatory shift toward AI governance and youth online protection in the state.
Why it mattersAI tool builders and social platforms face new compliance requirements in California, potentially creating precedent for other states and affecting how services are designed for or marketed to younger users.
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