Starting in 2027, California will ban social media platforms from intentionally delivering addictive feeds to minors without parental consent. The new California law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and introduced by state Sen. Nancy Skinner, aims to combat the growing concern over the negative impact of social media on children and teens. This includes limiting notifications sent to minors late at night or during school hours.
The legislation is part of broader efforts by states and cities to address the harmful effects of social media on youth. Experts have pointed to the role these platforms play in increasing anxiety, stress, and isolation among children. New York City, for example, has labeled social media an "environmental toxin." At the same time, Utah introduced rules requiring parental consent for minors to use social media. However, those regulations were temporarily blocked in court.
Newsom emphasized the dangers of social media addiction, stating that it isolates children and wastes valuable time, often keeping them awake late into the night. California’s new law offers parents more control over their children's online activity. It curbs harmful behaviors linked to social media use.
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