AB 1282 — Mental Health: Impacts Of Social Media
AB 1282 addresses the mental health impacts of social media, particularly on minors. The bill aims to study and mitigate the negative effects of social media platforms on mental health, focusing on addictive design and algorithmic feeds. It was enacted in September 2024 and is intended to inform future regulations or interventions to protect users' mental well-being.
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