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California set to ban ‘addictive’ social media features to protect teens
California is planning legislation to ban 'addictive' social media features specifically for the purpose of protecting teens. Advocates state that this measure, originating in the nation’s most populous state, will hold significant weight within the national movement aimed at curbing technology's influence on young people.
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