Tobacco-style warning labels for social media move closer to California law

The home of big tech could require warning labels for social media, similar to cigarette packs, under a bill heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Read More

California step closer to tobacco-style warnings for social media

California lawmakers last week passed Assembly Bill 56, a measure that would require tobacco-style public health warning labels on major social media apps when minors log on and use them. Read More

Social Media Judge Eyes Users’ Authority to Testify on Distress

Expert testimony—that social media users say is critical in a sprawling case against platforms like Meta Platforms Inc., Snap Inc., and Google LLC—may not be necessary to establish harm, a Los Angeles ... Read More

'Warning for kids': California to have tobacco-style disclaimers on social media? What the law proposes

California lawmakers have approved a bill mandating social media platforms to display health warning labels for child users, addressing concerns about the impact on youth mental health. The labels, ... Read More

California could be latest state to mandate tobacco-style health labels on social media

Lawmakers in the most populous state in the country have passed a bill that would require public health warning labels on popular social media apps when kids are using them following growing concerns ... Read More

US federal court upholds California social media youth protection law

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Tuesday largely upheld a California law aimed at protecting minors online. The case, NetChoice, LLC v. Bonta, saw a three-judge panel affirm most of ... Read More