EFF urges veto of California AB 1709 social media ban
September 1, 2026
California's AB 1709 proposes banning recommendation algorithms and basic user input features for individuals under 16. The EFF argues this legislation restricts access to essential information and community-building tools for vulnerable youth.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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founderIf passed, you will need to disable core recommendation engines for underage users in California.
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policyYou must monitor how age-gating requirements impact algorithmic deployment.