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  • State Affairs

    Senate Dems introduce bills to enact tougher social media, AI restrictions for minors

    Senate Democrats introduced legislation Wednesday designed to protect minors from potential harm through social media platforms and the use of artificial intelligence, which they said can exploit young people.

  • Pluribus News

    Chatbot risks prompt expansion of Kids Code bills

    The coalition behind a multi-year push for state Kids Code laws to protect youth online is expanding its model bill for 2026 to include chatbot protections, as concern grows that they are not safe for young people.

  • POLITICO

    Social media must warn users of ‘profound’ health risks under new California law

    Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a law mandating health warning labels for social media, making California the latest U.S. state to wield a rule originally designed to curb tobacco addiction as a digital safety feature.

  • Bloomberg

    California Social Media Warning Label Bill Heads to Governor

    Social media platforms would be required to warn users about the mental health risks of using the technology under legislation cleared Friday by the California legislature.

  • Politico

    Tobacco-style warning labels for social media move closer to California law

    California lawmakers voted Friday to mandate health warning labels for social media, teeing up Gov. Gavin Newsom to make a final decision on the novel idea aimed at safeguarding kids’ mental well-being.