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California Passes Bill Restricting Addictive Features in Social Media for Younger Users

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California's legislature has passed a bill aimed at limiting addictive design features in social media apps used by younger children. The bill addresses how platforms use notifications, infinite scroll, and other engagement mechanics that are designed to maximize user time. Parents should expect potential changes to how apps operate in California, though the bill still requires gubernatorial sign-off.

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Review our age-by-age safety guide to understand recommended app usage for your child's age, and watch for how major social platforms respond to or implement changes related to addictive features in the coming months.

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