“Signed laws aimed at protecting kids from the risks of social media and AI chatbots”

According to official releases from the Office of the Governor of California (gov.ca.gov), Governor Gavin Newsom signed landmark legislation to establish nation-leading protections for children online and when using artificial intelligence, including safeguards for companion chatbots and bans on addictive features on social media. Reporting from CBS News confirms that Newsom signed a sweeping package of laws to protect children from the risks of technology, including social media platforms and AI chatbots. These sources directly support the statement as accurate.