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New York Governor Signs Landmark Bills to Protect Children from Addictive Social Media Feeds and Algorithms

Jun 20, 2024, 07:28 PM

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed two landmark bills into law on Thursday aimed at protecting children from the harmful effects of social media. The legislation targets 'addictive' social media feeds and algorithms that have been linked to mental health issues among minors. The new laws, the first of their kind in the nation, will allow parents to block their children from receiving algorithmically suggested posts and limit data collection and social media notifications overnight. Governor Hochul emphasized the urgency of these measures, stating that 'our kids are in distress' due to the negative impact of social media. The bills were passed by the New York Legislature and are part of a broader effort to safeguard children's online privacy and mental health. The legislation was supported by Sen_Gounardes, nily, and UFT, and includes the SAFE for Kids Act.