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Colin Lecher, CalMatters

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‘We’re basically pushers:’ Two California courtrooms hear how companies may have hooked kids on social media

by Colin Lecher, CalMatters January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Lawsuits in California federal and state court are unearthing documents embarrassing to tech companies — and may be a tipping point into federal regulation.

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How Californians can use a new state website to block hundreds of data brokers

by Colin Lecher, CalMatters and Miles Hilton, CalMatters January 12, 2026January 13, 2026
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Why a new California law could change the way all Americans browse the internet

by Colin Lecher, CalMatters November 5, 2025November 5, 2025
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New California law forces chatbots to protect kids’ mental health

by Colin Lecher, CalMatters October 13, 2025
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How the state sent Californians’ personal health data to LinkedIn

by Tomas Apodaca, CalMatters and Colin Lecher, CalMatters April 28, 2025April 29, 2025

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