Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law

Google, Meta, and TikTok have filed separate lawsuits in California to block the enforcement of Assembly Bill 1709, a state law intended to limit compulsive social media use among children under 16. The companies argue that the law violates the First Amendment by dictating how they curate and display content, infringes on Section 230 protections, and substitutes state judgment for parental authority. The legislation, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, prohibits features like personal recommendations and autoplay for underage users. Open article →