NY passes milestone ban on ‘addictive’ social media feeds for children
NY Post
New York kids’ social media feeds are about to get less “addictive.”
State lawmakers in Albany passed a landmark measure Friday to give parents more control over their kids’ social media usage on apps such as TikTok and Instagram.
The law is almost certain to face a drawn out legal challenge from Big Tech companies, but ultimately could have a nationwide impact on how social media apps deliver content to kids.
“Our children are enduring a mental health crisis, and social media is fueling the fire and profiting from the epidemic,” said New York Attorney General James, who pushed for the twin bills, in a statement.
“New York state is once again leading the nation,” she said, “and I hope other states will follow suit and pass legislation to protect children and put their mental health above big tech companies’ profits.”
Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act requires social media companies to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent to give kids access to algorithmic feeds.
