California to Ban Addictive Social Media Features for Users Under 16

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is set to sign a landmark online child safety bill targeting social media platforms. The legislation will prohibit these platforms from offering addictive features to users under the age of 16. It marks the first law of its kind to be enacted anywhere in the United States. The move reflects growing concern among lawmakers about the harmful effects of social media design on young users.

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