California moves to curb addictive social media features for children under 16
- California has banned addictive social media features for users under 16, including infinite scrolling and autoplay.
- Platforms must restrict features designed to encourage compulsive use among children under the new rules.
- The state has also banned the sale and manufacture of AI companion chatbot toys for four years, citing child-safety concerns.
- New rules also require AI chatbot companies to conduct safety assessments and provide safeguards for young users.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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