California AB2426 mandates digital platforms with high revenues to create a "walled garden" for children's educational content.

California AB2426, also known as the California Children’s Digital Educational Content Act of 2026, requires digital platforms with annual gross revenues exceeding $100 million to establish a "walled garden" for children's educational content. This walled garden must contain at least four hours of educational content for children aged 2 to 16, be free from targeted advertising, and include age-appropriate navigation and safety features. The content must comply with FCC guidelines for children's programming and be accessible to minors without requiring account creation.

California AB2426 mandates digital platforms with high revenues to create a "walled garden" for children's educational content.

California AB2426, also known as the California Children’s Digital Educational Content Act of 2026, requires digital platforms with annual gross revenues exceeding $100 million to establish a "walled garden" for children's educational content. This walled garden must contain at least four hours of educational content for children aged 2 to 16, be free from targeted advertising, and include age-appropriate navigation and safety features. The content must comply with FCC guidelines for children's programming and be accessible to minors without requiring account creation.