AB 2657 — Social Media Commission
AB 2657 establishes a Social Media Commission in California to study and recommend policies addressing the impact of social media on minors, including issues related to mental health, addiction, and safety. The bill aims to address harms associated with algorithmic feeds and platform design features that may contribute to mental health risks and addiction among minors. It is currently under review in committee.
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