Google, Meta and TikTok challenge California's under-16 social media restrictions
Assembly Bill 1709 would prohibit platforms from offering children under 16 features considered psychologically exploitative, including autoplay, to curb compulsive use. The companies argue that the law violates the First Amendment. The restrictions are set to take effect next year, prompting separate lawsuits seeking to block enforcement.
- The law also requires deleting children's accounts with those features, according to The Economic Times.
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The Economic Times Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law
Engadget Google, Meta and TikTok are all suing California to block social media law intended to help kids · staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk)
Politico Meta, TikTok, Google sue to block California teen social media law championed by Newsom · By Tyler Katzenberger and Aaron Mak
The Record Social media giants sue California to overturn law shielding kids 15 and under from compulsive use
The Guardian Google, Meta and TikTok sue California to block law protecting children from addiction risk · Johana Bhuiyan and agencies
New York Times Google, Meta and TikTok Sue California Over Ban on Features for Kids · Kate Conger
Social Media Today Meta, TikTok and Google push back on California law · Andrew Hutchinson
TechCrunch Meta, Google, and TikTok sue California AG over teen social media law · Amanda Silberling
Courthouse News Service Social media companies sue California over protections for kids · Margaret Attridge
The Hill Meta, TikTok, Google sue California over child online safety restrictions · Mira Bhakta