CA governor signs 'landmark' laws on youth use of social media and AI chatbots

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What happened

They're aimed at protecting minors, but the rules are not universally supported.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:45:45 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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