California AB2 imposes civil penalties on social media platforms causing injuries to children.

California AB2 adds Section 1714.02 to the Civil Code, imposing civil penalties on social media platforms that cause injuries to children. These platforms, defined as those generating over $100 million in annual gross revenue, face statutory damages of up to $1 million per child. The penalties are designed to deter platforms from knowingly deploying features that harm children, ensuring that the financial burden of these injuries falls on the platforms rather than parents, schools, or taxpayers. The act applies prospectively and expires on January 1, 2035.

California AB2 imposes civil penalties on social media platforms causing injuries to children.

California AB2 adds Section 1714.02 to the Civil Code, imposing civil penalties on social media platforms that cause injuries to children. These platforms, defined as those generating over $100 million in annual gross revenue, face statutory damages of up to $1 million per child. The penalties are designed to deter platforms from knowingly deploying features that harm children, ensuring that the financial burden of these injuries falls on the platforms rather than parents, schools, or taxpayers. The act applies prospectively and expires on January 1, 2035.