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September 3, 2026
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California passes sweeping AI and social media restrictions as tech's home state tightens grip on platforms and automation
Twenty-six bills now sit on Governor Newsom's desk, targeting everything from addictive feeds for under-16s to robo-boss firings and data center energy costs. The state's response to AI and platform harm just became the most comprehensive in the US.
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July 29, 2026
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EU says Instagram and Facebook's infinite scroll breaks the law
Brussels found Meta in preliminary breach of the DSA over addictive design, demanding the company disable autoplay and infinite scroll by default or face fines reaching $12 billion. For social media marketers, the ruling targets the exact mechanics their ad revenue depends on.
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