California AI and Social Media Laws: What New Regulations Mean for Big Tech
Governor Gavin Newsom signed landmark legislation establishing AI chatbot disclosures and social media mental health warnings. The new laws represent California’s latest move to balance innovation with child protection standards.
California has enacted groundbreaking AI and social media laws that establish new requirements for technology companies operating in the state. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legislative package targeting child online safety as concerns mount about artificial intelligence risks and social media impacts on mental health. The new regulations come as chatbot usage surges across demographic groups, with recent data showing increasing emotional dependence on AI companions.
