California's new law will outlaw social media platforms from offering addictive feeds to minors without parental consent, addressing concerns about the impacts of social media on children.
Gov. Newsom emphasized the harm caused by social media addiction, stating that it leads to isolation, stress, and wasted hours. This law aims to protect minors from these issues.
The legislation prohibits notifications to minors late at night and during school hours, while requiring that children's accounts be set to private by default, enhancing their online safety.
Critics of the law argue it may restrict adult access to content and threaten online privacy, as platforms might need to gather more information to verify users' ages.
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