PRESS RELEASE: EPIC Applauds Gov. Newsom For Signing Prohibition on Addictive Features, Changes to California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code
Summary
EPIC applauds Governor Newsom for signing California's A.B. 1709, which prohibits social media platforms from offering addictive design features to users under 16. This legislation aims to protect young users from potentially harmful design choices on online platforms.
IFF Assessment
This legislation is considered good news for defenders as it aims to protect vulnerable users from manipulative design features on social media platforms, potentially reducing exposure to harmful content and behaviors.
Defender Context
This development highlights a growing trend in regulatory action concerning the design and impact of online platforms on young users. Defenders should monitor similar legislative efforts and understand how these regulations might affect the security and privacy postures of social media companies and their user bases.