California Bans Addictive Social Media for Teens | Dayton News

California just passed groundbreaking legislation to protect teens from the most addictive features of social media—like endless scrolling and autoplay—by creating an age gate for users under sixteen. The bill doesn’t ban platforms, but forces them to offer a safer version or block younger users entirely. Backed by unanimous support, it’s framed as a public health measure, drawing parallels to tobacco industry tactics. Critics worry about limiting teen access, but supporters say mental well-being must come first. The law also creates an e-safety commission with experts in tech and child development, plus a companion bill that could hit platforms with massive fines for negligence. This isn’t California alone—other states and countries are watching closely, hoping this sets a global standard for healthier digital environments for youth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/64725c8864e3d81b