California lawmakers are advancing A.B. 1709, which would ban social media use for those under 16 and require all users to verify their identity with sensitive information, threatening online anonymity and privacy. This bill poses significant risks to free speech and data security, impacting developers and tech professionals by increasing regulatory compliance burdens and potentially stifling innovation. Watch for the upcoming Assembly Appropriations Committee vote within the next week.
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