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Gov. Hochul Signs Landmark Bills on June 20 to Protect Kids from Social Media Harms, First in Nation

Jun 20, 2024, 06:54 PM

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed two landmark bills on June 20 aimed at protecting children and teens from the harmful effects of social media. The legislation targets 'addictive' social media algorithms and seeks to limit the exposure of young users to such content. Governor Hochul emphasized the distress that these algorithms have caused among children and teens. The bills, which were passed by the New York Legislature, represent the first of their kind in the nation.