Google, Meta and TikTok Sue California Over Child Safety Law
· Technology · The Independent, TechCrunch
Google, Meta, and TikTok have filed separate lawsuits against California to block a state law aimed at curbing social media addiction among minors. The legislation, Assembly Bill 1709, prohibits platforms from using features like algorithmic recommendations and autoplaying videos for users under 16. The companies argue the law violates First Amendment free speech protections and conflicts with federal legal standards under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on September 10, asserting that unregulated technology poses risks to children. The law is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, unless it is successfully challenged in court.
Why it matters
The outcome of these lawsuits will determine the extent to which states can regulate social media features, potentially setting a national precedent for how platforms manage content for young users.
Read the original report — The Independent
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