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AI and kids' social media rules

“The state should regulate AI and children's social media use, such as banning social media for kids under 16.”

Where candidates stand on this statement, based only on what they or a cited source have said.

Supporters say AI and social media need guardrails to protect kids and workers; opponents say regulation will drive the tech industry out of California.

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Strongly disagreesDisagreesMixedAgreesStrongly agrees

Governor

Xavier BecerraDemocraticStrongly agrees

Supports banning social media for children under 16 and requiring AI developers to be transparent about employment uses.

“Becerra says he supports the state banning children under 16 from being on social media.”
Steve HiltonRepublicanStrongly disagrees

Has declined to back regulations or bans and wants fewer rules to keep the AI industry growing.

“But he has declined to back any regulations or bans, and wants to reduce regulations to keep the AI industry growing in California.”
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