Google files court challenge to California ban on personalized recommendations
( November 4, 2026, 23:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Google filed a US complaint challenging California’s ban on online platforms providing personalized recommendations and autoplay functionality to users under 16, arguing that it goes against Section 230 and the First Amendment. “Assembly Bill 1709 wrests control of what kids watch from their parents and gives it to the State. It is California’s latest and most extreme effort to restrict protected editorial judgments and publishing decisions in violation of the US Constitution and federal law because it deems the resulting speech too compelling,” it said.See attached file. ...
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