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11 September 2026

New California social media laws target addictive features

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Source reporting: Deutsche Welle English

New California social media laws target addictive features

Several new laws are aimed at "psychologically exploitative" social media functions for children. Governor Gavin Newsom said the laws target the technology behind addictive use rather than age alone.

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