Tech Giants Challenge California's New Social Media Law Aimed at Protecting Minors

11/07/2026

Google, Meta and TikTok sued to block California's social media law for under-16 users, which bans autoplay and personal feeds in 2027.

11/07/2026

Google, Meta, and TikTok sued California over AB 1709, which limits addictive feeds for kids from January 1, 2027.

11/06/2026

The law, known as Assembly Bill 1709, prohibits such platforms from offering underage children "psychologically exploitative features" that could lead to compulsive use, such as providing personal...

11/06/2026

Google, Meta and TikTok all filed to block California from implementing a law designed to protect children from addictive social media.

11/06/2026

The companies argue that California's new rules on autoplay videos and personalised feeds violate free speech protections and interfere with parental choices. The law, due to take effect in...

11/06/2026

Meta, Google and TikTok have sued California Attorney General Rob Bonta, challenging a new law that restricts autoplay videos and personalised feeds for users under 16. The law, scheduled to take...

11/06/2026

Meta, TikTok and Google filed separate lawsuits against California over a new law seeking to tighten restrictions on child social media usage, arguing the legislation violates the companies’ First...

11/06/2026

The complaints, filed Wednesday, target Assembly Bill 1709. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the measure on September 10 as part of a broader package covering social media and AI chatbot safety. It's...

11/06/2026

Meta, Google and TikTok have sued California over a law banning personalised feeds and autoplay for users under 16, arguing that the restrictions violate free speech rights and Section 230...