Comment by Steve Padilla

This technology, while a powerful tool, has been designed to capture young people’s attention and hold it at the expense of their real-world relationships. As the author of California’s nation-leading safeguards, it is vital we build upon them and ensure that these technological advances don’t come at the cost of our children’s well-being. These protections keep California at the forefront of this conversation, striking an important balance of prioritizing the safety of our children, while allowing for the innovation that has made California the tech capitol of the world.