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California Lawmakers Passed a Bill Fining Platforms $50,000 for Every Teen Shown an Addictive Feed

California lawmakers have sent AB 1709 to Governor Gavin Newsom, a bill that would require major platforms to disable personalized feeds, autoplay, and off-hours notifications for users under 16, with penalties of up to $50,000 per affected minor for knowing violations.

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