California governor signs law blocking “addictive” social feeds for minors.
Under AB1709, social platforms can’t provide algorithmic recommendations, infinite scroll, or autoplay features to users under 16 unless they receive parental consent.
TL;DR
- California law AB1709 restricts social platforms from using algorithmic recommendations, infinite scroll, or autoplay for users under 16 without parental consent.
- Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of online safety bills.
- New rules require chatbot makers to notify young users that they are not conversing with a human.