"The state of New York has passed new legislation requiring social media platforms like X and TikTok to add warning labels to their services. Much like the warnings found on cigarette packaging, the new law - signed by Governor Kathy Hochul - targets platforms that rely on features such as infinite scrolling, autoplay, and algorithmic feeds. These services will now be required to display labels cautioning users, particularly young people, about the potential mental health risks associated with prolonged use."
"Under the law, warning labels must appear when a user first interacts with any feature deemed "predatory," and will continue to surface periodically afterward. The requirements apply whenever these platforms are accessed from within New York, regardless of the companies' locations. The move comes amid a growing body of research linking heavy social media use to negative mental health outcomes among young people."
New York enacted legislation mandating warning labels on social platforms such as X and TikTok to alert users to potential mental health risks from prolonged use. The law targets features including infinite scrolling, autoplay, and algorithmic feeds, and requires labels to appear on first interaction with any feature deemed "predatory," resurfacing periodically thereafter. The requirements apply whenever platforms are accessed from within New York, regardless of company location. A large multi-year study found increased social media use among tweens and teens associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms over time. Researchers warn that excessive scrolling and algorithm-driven engagement may actively contribute to declining youth mental well-being.
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