Google, TikTok And Meta Sue To Block California’s Social Media Law That Restricts Addictive Features For Children

Google, Meta, and TikTok have filed a lawsuit against California to block a law restricting addictive features for children under 16. The tech giants argue that the legislation, scheduled for implementation on January 1, violates the First Amendment. Google specifically claims the law would ban critical tools, including the YouTube recommendation system and autoplay feature. The legal action seeks to prevent the state from shielding minors from algorithms that the government deems addictive to young users.