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00:02Google, Meta, and TikTok have sued California to block a new law aimed at protecting children
00:09under 16 from addictive social media features, according to Reuters. The law prohibits platforms
00:14from using features such as personalized recommendations and autoplay videos that
00:19could encourage compulsive use. It also requires platforms to delete children's accounts with
00:24those features. In separate lawsuits filed Wednesday, the companies argue the law violates
00:29First Amendment free speech protections and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
00:35They also argue the law overrides parental judgment. California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office
00:41said it is reviewing the lawsuits and remains committed to defending the law. The legislation
00:46is scheduled to take effect January 1st, 2027. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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