https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-ban-on-addictive-social-media-for-teens-heads-to-newsomContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-ban-on-addictive-social-media-for-teens-heads-to-newsomhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-ban-on-addictive-social-media-for-teens-heads-to-newsom#u59233Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:47:22 +0000Governor Gavin Newsom must now decide whether to sign a bill passed by California lawmakers that bans addictive social media features for minors. The legislation targets users under 16 by prohibiting platforms from using algorithms to recommend content. This measure represents a specific attempt by the state to regulate the design of social media platforms to protect the mental health of teenagers. The bill is currently awaiting executive action before it can become law.Why it mattersThe move follows a broader trend of state-level efforts to limit the influence of algorithmic feeds on young us https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-ban-on-addictive-social-media-for-teens-heads-to-newsomhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-ban-on-addictive-social-media-for-teens-heads-to-newsom#u54341Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:01:46 +0000California lawmakers have passed a bill to ban 'addictive' social media features for teens, which now heads to Governor Newsom for signature. The bill aims to restrict social media platforms from algorithmically recommending content to users under 16. This move is part of a broader effort to regulate social media and protect minors.Why it mattersThis bill is part of a larger trend of governments taking steps to regulate social media companies and protect children. Meta recently agreed to a $17.1 billion settlement over social media addiction claims. The California bill is one of seve