Why California must keep children 16 and under off addictive social media platforms

A California bill (AB 1709) proposes prohibiting children under 16 from using social media platforms with addictive features, following concerns about risks like drug exposure and mental health harms. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, shifts enforcement responsibility to platforms rather than parents, citing dangers highlighted by cases like the author's son, who died of a fentanyl overdose linked to a drug dealer's social media contact.