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Google, Meta and TikTok Sue California Over Ban on Features for Kids

Google, Meta and TikTok Sue California Over Ban on Features for Kids
NYT Technology Thursday 05 November 2026, 22:10 UTC By Kate Conger 1 min read
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A new California law says features like personalized recommendations can be “psychologically exploitative” for minors and cause them to check social media compulsively.

A new California law says features like personalized recommendations can be “psychologically exploitative” for minors and cause them to check social media compulsively.
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