California Eyes Rulemaking on Kids’ Social Media Addiction Law

Melissa Crespo spoke with Bloomberg Law about California's upcoming regulations for the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, noting that the state attorney general may look to New York's similar law for guidance. Melissa commented that while new age-verification mechanisms—such as signals from operating systems—may help social media companies comply, "I really don’t see a full shift of the obligation. There’s going to be other factors that could come into play based on the operator’s interaction with its users directly." The article also highlights ongoing debates over how platforms should estimate user ages, obtain verifiable parental consent, and balance protections for minors with access for at-risk youth.

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