California tightens disclosure rules for influencers who post political adsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill imposing criminal and civil penalties on content creators who fail to disclose paid political advertisements, a measure aimed at bringing greater transparency to the growing use of influencer marketing in politics.NBC News17d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia influencer ad law
California enacts social media 'age-gating' law: 'We're all leading as parents'California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills aimed at making social media safer for kids by limiting so-called addictive features and raising penalties for platforms found negligent in harming children.WJLA26d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia social media law signing
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark social media lawLOS ANGELES – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law on Thursday new tech company restrictions barring children under 16 from exposure to behaviorally addictive features on social media platforms and banning toys containing AI companion chatbots.Spokane Spokesman-Review27d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyGavin Newsomcalifornia social media law signing
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 Verge27d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyGavin Newsomcalifornia online safety bills signed
