The State of California approved legislation that bans addictive social media features targeting users under 16. The law aims to restrict features like infinite scrolling, automatic notifications, and recommendation algorithms that may create compulsive usage habits among young people.
The legislation also establishes stricter rules for companion chatbots, which are programs designed to simulate human conversations and interactions. The goal is to protect children and teenagers from potential psychological and emotional risks associated with these technologies.
The state intends to strengthen the protection of children in the digital environment by establishing clearer limits for technology companies operating in California. The measure is part of a broader effort to regulate the technology industry and its effects on young people.
