Why it matters
The dispute could affect how major platforms operate for children in California and what protections families there receive. The companies’ arguments also raise a legal question about how far states can regulate online services.
TECHNOLOGY • UNITED STATES
Google, Meta and TikTok sue to block California child-safety law
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Google, Meta and TikTok filed separate lawsuits challenging a California law restricting certain social-media features for children. The companies argue the law violates the First Amendment; the reports do not say a court has ruled or paused enforcement.
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