SB 5799 — Establishing The Youth Behavioral Health Account And Funding The Account Through The Imposition Of A Business And Occupation Additional Tax On The Operation Of Social Media Platforms
SB 579 establishes a working group to study the impact of artificial intelligence on mental health, particularly focusing on the risks associated with AI chatbots and algorithmic feeds on social media platforms. The bill was introduced in California during the 2025-2026 legislative session but was ultimately rejected, with its latest action being returned to the Secretary of the Senate. The legislation aimed to address mental health risks linked to AI systems, particularly in the context of addiction and algorithmic design.
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French teenager claims TikTok's addictive design harms mental health, leading to pretrial settlement
Teenage girls exposed to addictive social media algorithms in New Zealand trial over mental health harms
Two men develop emotional attachments to AI chatbots leading to severe mental health decline and hospitalization
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