Newsom Signs 13 California Laws Curbing 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds and AI Companion Chatbots for Minors

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 13 bills on September 10 that impose some of the strictest state-level rules yet on how social media platforms and AI chatbots can interact with children, targeting both algorithmic feed design and conversational AI systems. The package, described by his office as the strongest child-safety chatbot and social media laws in the nation, covers platform design, AI companion products, data privacy, and school technology, according to a statement from the Governor's office.