NEW: The California Legislature just passed AB1709 by @AsmLowenthal -- a bipartisan effort to limit addictive features (like algorithms) for those under 16.
It would also establish an e-safety commission to help with implementation
Very early on in the process, @CAgovernor had indicated this is an effort he would support
AB2, also by Asm. Josh Lowenthal, would set historic penalties for negligent harm caused to children by social media companies. That bill is also on the governor's desk
Lowenthal and GOP Asm. Joe Patterson @Patterdude even wrote an op-ed in the SacBee advocating for AB1709 to be passed... We spoke to them both
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