California Targets Social Media for Kids | Charleston News

California just took a major step to shield kids online—Governor Newsom signed two groundbreaking laws starting January 1st that force social media giants to ditch addictive features like autoplay and infinite scroll for users under 16, or risk deleting their accounts. One bill creates a new safety commission, while the other lets families sue for up to $1 million if platforms harm children—a powerful incentive for tech companies to clean up their act. Designed with bipartisan support and inspired by Australia’s model, these laws aren’t about banning social media but about holding platforms accountable for exploiting kids’ attention—and could spark nationwide change. 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/5f9b7da5a9974221