California Introduces Strict Laws to Protect Kids Online: Restricts Chatbots and Bans Teens from Addictive Social Media
Summary
California enacts strict laws to protect kids online by restricting chatbots and banning teens from addictive social media, requiring companies to remove addictive features for users under 16 or ban them entirely, and imposing time limits, mental health resources, and safety plans for chatbots.
Key Points
- California enacts laws restricting chatbots and banning teens from 'addictive' social media to protect kids online.
- The law on addictive social media requires companies to remove addictive features for users under 16 or ban them entirely.
- The chatbot law imposes time limits for minors, requires mental health resources, and mandates safety plans for chatbots.