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Snapchat CEO Signals Willingness to Adopt Teen Time Limits Following Meta Settlement

Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel told the BBC that the company is willing to implement daily time limits for teenage users, mirroring measures adopted by Meta following a $12.7 billion legal settlement. Spiegel described such limits as an important industry norm but did not provide a timeline for implementation. The comments coincided with the announcement of new AI-powered Specs smart glasses, which cost $2,195 and feature privacy indicators to distinguish them from competitors.

via BBC|

#evan-spiegel #meta-settlement #snap-inc

technology-and-policy1 month ago•0 min saved

California Signs 'Adam's Law' and Sweeping Tech Safeguards for Minors

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 13 bills on September 10, 2026, creating the nation's most comprehensive framework for protecting minors from technology. Key measures include Assembly Bill 1709, which bans 'psychologically exploitative' features like infinite scroll for users under 16, and 'Adam's Law,' which mandates safety protocols for AI chatbots. The package also imposes a four-year ban on AI companion toys and expands liability for platforms harming children.

via CNBC|

#ai-regulation #california-legislation #child-safety

technology-and-law1 month ago•31 min saved

California’s Sweeping Teen Social Media Ban Faces Veto Threat from Privacy Advocates

California lawmakers passed AB 1709, banning 'addictive' social media features for users under 16, but the Electronic Frontier Foundation urges Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the measure, citing severe privacy and free speech risks.

via Electronic Frontier Foundation|

#ab-1709 #first-amendment #gavin-newsom

technology-and-policy1 month ago•3 min saved

California Legislature Passes Ban on Addictive Social Media Features for Teens

California lawmakers approved AB 1709, banning addictive features like infinite scroll and autoplay for users under 16. The bill follows an $18 billion Meta settlement and faces a decision from Gov. Newsom by September 30.

via Politico|

#california-ab-1709 #gavin-newsom #meta-settlement

technology-and-policy1 month ago•5 min saved

Tobacco veteran Mike Moore pushes for national social media settlement

Former Mississippi Attorney General Mike Moore, a key figure in the 1998 tobacco settlement, is advocating for a comprehensive national agreement with social media companies to address youth addiction. While Meta recently agreed to a $17 billion settlement with state attorneys general, Moore argues this is merely a starting point. He is working with the newly formed Attention Initiative to draft master settlement language that includes a permanent national public education fund. Critics note that unlike tobacco, technology evolves rapidly, making broad regulatory frameworks difficult to implement without unintended consequences.

via CNBC|

#legal-reform #meta-settlement #public-health

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Tech Sector Faces Unprecedented Backlash as AI and Social Media Fears Converge

American public sentiment toward the tech sector has shifted from excitement to deep distrust, driven by AI anxieties, data center opposition, and a landmark social media settlement. While AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic face potential IPOs, public confidence in their leaders is at historic lows, with over 75% of young adults distrusting key executives. This 'techlash' is bipartisan, impacting local politics and corporate strategy, as communities resist infrastructure expansion and regulators enforce new consumer protections.

via CNBC|

#ai-backlash #data-centers #meta-settlement