Josh Lowenthal
Coverage of Josh Lowenthal in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- California bill that would bar social media access for kids under 16 continues to advance
A California bill (AB 1709) that would prohibit social media platforms from allowing users under 16 to create or maintain accounts is advancing through the legislature. Authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, the bill requires platforms to implement measures to prevent underage access.