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September 1, 2026
California Legislature Passes Sweeping AI and Social Media Regulations
- California Democrats passed 26 bills targeting AI and social media, focusing on protecting minors.
- New laws include banning addictive features for users under 16 and requiring age verification for minors.
- Governor Gavin Newsom has until the end of the month to decide on signing the bills into law.
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- California Democrats pass more than 20 bills to curtail AI and social mediaSep 1, 2026 at 5:17 PM · NBC
- UNICEF estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one yearSep 3, 2026 at 12:11 AM · Reuters