Google, TikTok And Meta Sue To Block California’s Social Media Law That Restricts Addictive Features For Children
Deadline • 11/5/2026 – 11/6/2026
Summary
Google, Meta, and TikTok have filed a lawsuit against the state of California to block a new law that restricts social media platforms from offering "addictive" features to children under 16. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, claims that the law would prohibit features such as YouTube's recommendation system and autoplay feature.
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