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International Business Times
International Business Times
Mark Moore

California Gov. Newsom Signs Law Protecting Kids From Social Media

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that bans social media companies from sending children addictive feeds without parental consent. (Credit: Reuters / LUCY NICHOLSON)

California made it illegal for social media companies to knowingly send children addictive feeds without parental consent under a new bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The law, which will take effect in 2027, forbids the platforms from sending notifications to minors without permission from their parents between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. and between 8 a.m.and 3 p.m. during weekdays from September through May when they are in school, the Associated Press reported.

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