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Google, Meta, and TikTok have filed lawsuits against California to block a new law restricting social media use by children under 16. The companies argue that the law violates First Amendment rights and parental authority. The legislation, Assembly Bill 1709, prohibits features that could lead to addiction, such as personalized content recommendations and autoplay. It also mandates the deletion of accounts with such functionalities. The companies claim that California is overstepping by controlling how platforms present user content. Governor Gavin Newsom supports the law for child protection, while critics warn of potential impacts on privacy and free speech. This legal battle comes amid increasing scrutiny of major social media platforms regarding their influence on youth mental health.