Reported about 1 year ago
Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat from New York State, signed two bills on June 20 prohibiting social media platforms from pushing 'algorithm content' to users under 18 without parental consent, collecting, using, and sharing children's personal data, and sending notifications to minors with 'suggested posts' between midnight and 6 a.m. This unprecedented move makes New York State the first in the U.S. to regulate social media algorithm-related legislation, aiming to address concerns of addictive algorithms on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The bills emphasize child safety and data protection, suggesting that minors can override the bans with 'verifiable parental consent.' Implementation details are pending, with a 180-day grace period for compliance once finalized.
Source: YAHOO