California AI & Smartphone Safety for Minors
upcomingBallot MeasureCAElection: 2026-11-03
AI Policy Relevance
Original Common Sense Media standalone initiative. More restrictive than the joint OpenAI/CSM measure. Enables private lawsuits for AI harm.
AI Safety and Smartphone Restrictions for Minors
Mandates risk assessments and warning labels for AI products used by minors. Bans AI chatbots simulating human relationships with children. Extends data protection to all under-18. Enables private litigation for AI-caused harm. Bans personal device use at school.
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Candidates
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Pro-regulation
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Anti-regulation
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PAC Spending
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Status | AI Stance | PAC | PAC Spend | Vote % |
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| Against | — | running | Anti-regulation | — | — | — |
| For (Common Sense Media) | — | running | Pro-regulation | — | — | — |
Source: news.ballotpedia.org