Senate Bill 976
Coverage of Senate Bill 976 in the Nexus archive.
- California’s crackdown on addictive social media feeds for kids will proceed as platforms appeal
A federal judge ruled that TikTok, Meta, and YouTube must comply with California’s law on addictive algorithmic feeds for children while their appeals are ongoing. The ruling rejected the platforms' efforts to block enforcement of Senate Bill 976, which mandates verified parental consent and limited settings for minors using these types of personalized content streams.
- Tech companies ask to block California law restricting personalized feeds for minors
Tech companies including TikTok, Meta, and Google are challenging California's Senate Bill 976, which restricts personalized social media feeds for minors, arguing it violates their First Amendment rights. They claim the law regulates editorial decisions and algorithms, while California contends the algorithms prioritize engagement over safety, potentially exposing minors to harmful content.