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California bill targets social media algorithms spreading hate speech

Ellsworth Toohey
Sep 24, 2025
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California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 771 to reduce the proliferation of hate speech, misinformation, and harassment. It is awaiting Governor Newsom’s signature,

The bill applies to social media platforms generating over $100 million in annual revenue, with penalties up to $1 million per violation if a platform’s algorithms…

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