California governor signs law blocking “addictive” social feeds for minors.Under AB1709, social platforms can’t provide algorithmic recommendations, infinite scroll, or autoplay features to users under 16 unless they receive parental consent. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of other online safety-focused bills into law as well, including new rules requiring chatbot makers to notify young users that they’re not talking to…The Verge28d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyGavin Newsomcalifornia online safety bills signed
Gavin Newsom Signs California AI Safety Bills Backed by OpenAI, AnthropicCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed two bills Wednesday that set new rules supported by OpenAI and Anthropic for how outside groups evaluate AI systems for safety, capping a week in which a former Anthropic and OpenAI researcher's public exit stoked fears about the technology's risks.Breitbart News Network29d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyGavin Newsomcalifornia ai safety bills signed
