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Gavin Newsom signs bill regulating AI, social media and chatbots for children
California governor hails ‘nation-leading’ legislation banning addictive features for users under 16
California has adopted what Gavin Newsom described as “nation-leading” legislation that bans addictive social media features for young users, regulates companion chatbots and implements new safeguards around AI.
The laws, signed by the Democratic California governor on Thursday, include AB 1709, which bars social media companies from using infinite scroll and autoplay for users under 16.
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Dani Anguiano · Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 2:28 PM
California | The Guardian
California governor hails ‘nation-leading’ legislation banning addictive features for users under 16
California has adopted what Gavin Newsom described as “nation-leading” legislation that bans addictive social media features for young users, regulates companion chatbots and implements new safeguards around AI.
The laws, signed by the Democratic California governor on Thursday, include AB 1709, which bars social media companies from using infinite scroll and autoplay for users under 16.
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