New York Pushes to Regulate ‘Addictive’ Social Media Feeds for Children

‘Platforms have become media machines—collecting data on users and curating addictive algorithmic feeds,’ Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

Social media apps are displayed on an iPad in Miami, Fla., on Feb. 26, 2024. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

With little time remaining before this year’s legislative session ends, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing for a legislative package that’s aimed at reducing “addictive” social media use among children and teenagers.

The Democrat governor, who has been advocating for the pair of measures since October, says the algorithm-driven social media feeds are addicting young users and damaging their mental health. If the final drafts are approved before the Legislature goes into recess on June 6, she is expected to sign them.