New York Moves To Restrict Social Media Algorithms for Teens
New York plans to restrict social media algorithms for teens without parental consent. The legislation aims to address youth mental health concerns and follows similar measures in other states. Learn more about it here.
- According to a Wall Street Journal report, New York state lawmakers have reached a tentative agreement to prohibit social media companies from using algorithms to control teen content without parental consent.
- This legislation, set to be voted on this week, aims to curb the addictive nature and mental health impact of social media on youth, aligning with similar measures in other states.
In a recent development, lawmakers in New York State are working on a plan to limit social media companies’ use of algorithms to show content to minors without their parent’s permission. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, this potential agreement also intends to stop platforms from sending notifications to teenagers at night without consent. This action is a response to the increasing concerns about how addictive social media can be and its negative impact on the well-being of people.
Earlier this year, New York City Mayor Eric Adams drew attention to this issue by filing a lawsuit against social media companies like Meta Platforms’ Facebook and Instagram for their role in contributing to mental health challenges among youth. The proposed law is part of a campaign to shield minors from the dangers of automated content delivery and intrusive notifications. The legislation in progress is set for voting this week.
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This decision follows moves made by states such as Florida, which recently passed a law mandating approval for 14- and 15-year-olds using social media and prohibiting those under 14 from accessing these platforms. Utah pioneered in regulating children’s media use, with actions taken by Arkansas, Louisiana, Ohio, and Texas. Meanwhile, California, Florida, and Jersey have proposed similar restrictions.
The regulations have affected social media firms, as seen in the decrease of around 1% in Meta and Snaps shares during after-hours trading.
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