New York
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State Mandated Social Media Warning Labels Open New Front in Battle Against Tech Companies
Four American states have enacted laws requiring social media companies to place warning labels on their apps if they know that the user is a minor below a certain age, opening a new front in the battle between governments seeking to protect kids from online harms and tech companies’ seeking to expand their user base.
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State of the State: Hochul pushes for online safety measures for minors
ew York Governor Kathy Hochul wants video game and social media companies to block strangers from privately messaging children. The “Stop Online Predators Act” would also restrict artificial intelligence “friends” and offer mental health training in high school.
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New York law mandates warning labels on addictive social media features
“Keeping New Yorkers safe has been my top priority since taking office,” Hochul said. “It is essential that we prioritize mental health and take the steps necessary to ensure that people are aware of any potential risks.”
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Kids Code Coalition Applauds Signature of New York Social Media Warning Labels Bill
The Kids Code Coalition applauds last night’s signature of New York’s Senate Bill S4505/Assembly Bill A5346, social media warning labels legislation authored by Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic.
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Youth online safety push produces novel laws, invites litigation
Legislators in Minnesota and New York approved the nation’s first laws mandating surgeon general-style warning labels on social media. New York became the first state to regulate companion chatbots. And bills requiring Apple and Google’s app stores to verify user ages were passed in Louisiana, Texas and Utah.