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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills restricting "addictive" social media features for under-16s and limiting minors' interactions with chatbots (Colin Lecher/CalMatters)

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills restricting "addictive" social media features for under-16s and limiting minors&apos; interactions with chatbots (Colin Lecher/CalMatters)

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills restricting "addictive" social media features for under-16s and limiting minors' interactions with chatbots (Colin Lecher/CalMatters)