Gov. Sherrill targets ‘big tech’ with new law aimed at kids’ social media use

The new law limits algorithmic recommendations and data use for minors on social media in a bid to combat social media harms.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 590

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Social media platforms will face a bevy of new restrictions in New Jersey that limit their use of children’s data, restrict algorithmic content recommendations to minors, and block notifications during school hours, among a range of others.

The new restrictions, which are set to take effect in September 2027, flow from legislation Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed Tuesday and are New Jersey’s bid to regulate tech giants the governor said federal policymakers had largely …

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