Social media giants sue California to overturn law shielding kids 15 and under from compulsive use
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- Social media companies have initiated legal action against a new California law designed to protect children under 15 from features that may lead to compulsive use.
- The law prevents platforms from using features described as 'psychologically exploitative' and the companies argue this legislation is being challenged in federal court.
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Social media giants sue California to overturn law shielding kids 15 and under from compulsive use
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Social media giants sue California to overturn law shielding kids 15 and under from compulsive use
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Google, Meta and TikTok each filed suit in federal court against an incoming California law that blocks platforms from deploying features considered psychologically exploitative.