2 points | by ChrisArchitect 9 hours ago ago
3 comments
If it primarily targets infinite scrolling and autoplaying videos, those are straight-up dark patterns, and having less of them is good in my opinion. That said, I have no idea how likely any of this is to withstand the inevitable lawsuits.
Official Gov release: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/10/governor-newsom-signs-the-...
non-paywall: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/technology/californias-go... (https://archive.ph/hUqO0)
If it primarily targets infinite scrolling and autoplaying videos, those are straight-up dark patterns, and having less of them is good in my opinion. That said, I have no idea how likely any of this is to withstand the inevitable lawsuits.
Official Gov release: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/10/governor-newsom-signs-the-...
non-paywall: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/technology/californias-go... (https://archive.ph/hUqO0)