A new rule that forbids social media platforms from offering features for teenagers could lead them to become too dependent on technology. California recently signed a law prohibiting social media companies from providing features specifically designed for teenagers who may become overly reliant on it. This regulation has been cited by major tech giants such as Google, Meta, and TikTok, which have decided to turn to court to avoid actually implementing the law. The bill's title is 'Assembly Bill 1709', referring to a provision that prohibits social media platforms from offering features tailored towards teenagers who might end up becoming excessively dependent on it.

This regulation was introduced with the intent of protecting children from digital dependency risks. This regulatory measure has been implemented by a governor named Gavin Newsom, who stated that the safety of children should be considered fundamental in any discussion related to technology. He said that it would not be possible for an illegal entity to cause harm to children. However, Google, Meta, and TikTok have been very critical of this regulation, stating that it violates the protections guaranteed by the first U. S. administration's policy, whose principle is based on freedom of communication.

Furthermore, according to them, this regulation also violates Article Two of the Honorable Code that protects social media from responsibility towards their users’ contents. Google has declared that its presence on YouTube is an offer of service by Google, while Meta has declared that Facebook and Instagram are units of Meta. Meanwhile, TikTok is a unit of ByteDance, a Chinese company. The state of California has declared that its law is aimed at protecting children online and has declared that it cannot allow an illegal entity to harm children. The law will come into effect on January 1, 2027, unless it is annulled or suspended by a judge. The California government has declared that it is involved in defending the law for protecting children online, but has declared that it cannot allow an illegal entity to cause harm to children.