New Jersey's new 'big tech' law aims to regulate kids' social media use: 'Worse than big tobacco'
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed the New Jersey Kids Code Act on Tuesday, restricting social media platforms' use of children's data, algorithmic recommendations, and notifications during school hours, set to take effect in September 2027. Parents and the state attorney general may sue for violations, with penalties up to $5,000 per violation or treble damages.
The law takes effect in September 2027; tech platforms have time to challenge it or seek modifications before implementation.
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