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New York to Require Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms

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In this photo illustration, a teenager uses her mobile phone to access social media in New York City, on Jan. 31, 2024. Illustration by Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesNew York is requiring warning labels on platforms’ addictive features in a bid to address a youth mental health crisis tied to social media.Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill into law on Dec. 26, targeting infinite scrolling, auto-play videos, and algorithmic feeds that encourage prolonged use.

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