New York to Require Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms
The required warnings are based upon consumer protections on products such as tobacco and alcohol, noting risks like increased anxiety and depression.
In this photo illustration, a teenager uses her mobile phone to access social media in New York City, on Jan. 31, 2024. Illustration by Spencer Platt/Getty Images
New York is requiring warning labels on platforms’ addictive features in a bid to address a youth mental health crisis tied to social media.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill into law on Dec. 26, targeting infinite scrolling, auto-play videos, and algorithmic feeds that encourage prolonged use.
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Kimberly Hayek is a reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers California news and has worked as an editor and on scene at the U.S.-Mexico border during the 2018 migrant caravan crisis.
