New Social Media Regulations in New York

New York has introduced groundbreaking legislation aiming to protect minors from the potential dangers of social media. The first law, known as the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act, mandates that social media platforms obtain parental consent for children under 18 before accessing apps with addictive content. Additionally, the SAFE Act prohibits these applications from sending notifications between midnight and 6 a.m., effectively creating a digital bedtime to limit late-night usage. These laws mark New York as a pioneer in enforcing direct regulations on social media algorithms, addressing concerns about the addictive nature of platforms like Instagram and TikTok that reportedly exploit children's online habits.