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Google, Meta, and TikTok have filed separate lawsuits against California Attorney General Rob Bonta to block a law, AB 1709, set to take effect on January 1, 2027, which aims to restrict 'addictive' social media features for users under 16. The companies argue that the law infringes on their First Amendment rights and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. They claim the law forces them to follow California's preferred method of displaying content to children, overriding parental control. California's Attorney General's office has stated it is committed to defending the law, which aims to protect children online by prohibiting features like personalized recommendations and autoplay for users under 16.
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