AB 836 — Social Media Platform: Traditional First Amendment Forum
AB 836 classifies social media platforms as traditional First Amendment forums, which could limit their ability to moderate content under California law. The bill seeks to apply constitutional protections to content moderation decisions, potentially impacting how platforms address disinformation and harmful content. It is currently in the legislative process and has not been enacted.
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