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Senate Bill 976
Coverage of Senate Bill 976 in the Nexus archive.
- Tech companies ask to block California law restricting personalized feeds for minors
Tech companies including TikTok, Meta, and Google are challenging California's Senate Bill 976, which restricts personalized social media feeds for minors, arguing it violates their First Amendment rights. They claim the law regulates editorial decisions and algorithms, while California contends the algorithms prioritize engagement over safety, potentially exposing minors to harmful content.