A federal judge has ruled that California cannot enforce its Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, a state law intended to protect children from potentially harmful online content. The judge determined that the law likely violated free speech rights under the Constitution's First Amendment.
This ruling is a favorable legal outcome for Meta Platforms and other tech companies operating in California. The law would have required businesses to create reports on potential harms to children and implement steps to reduce risks, including estimating user ages and configuring privacy settings.
The injunction reduces a significant regulatory burden and potential compliance costs for Meta. It provides the company with more flexibility in its product design and operational practices concerning younger users in California.
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