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Social media giants sue California to overturn law shielding kids 15 and under from compulsive use
The Record from Recorded Future News ·
Google, Meta and TikTok each filed suit in federal court against an incoming California law that blocks platforms from deploying features considered “psychologically exploitative.”
The Brief
- Google, Meta and TikTok each filed suit in federal court against an incoming California law.
- The law would block platforms from deploying features considered "psychologically exploitative" for minors.
- Sources differ on the age limit: The Record says 15 and under, TechCrunch says under 16.
Why it matters
Developers building engagement or recommendation features for minors in California could face new restrictions if the law takes effect and survives the challenge.
Who’s affected
- Social media platforms operating in California
- Developers of features used by minors
- #social-media
- #children-online-safety
- #regulation
- #litigation
- #california
- #privacy
Timeline
Google, Meta and TikTok file suit in federal court against the California law
The Record from Recorded Future News
Social media giants sue California to overturn law shielding kids 15 and under from compulsive use
TechCrunch
Meta, Google, and TikTok sue California AG over teen social media law
