Citing research showing increased rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and self-harm associated with children and young adults' social media
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and lawmakers unveil the SAFE for Kids Act, aiming to curb algorithm-driven content's adverse effects on youth mental health and require parental consent for access.
Two new bills meant to protect children’s mental health online by changing the way they are served content on social media and by limiting companies’ use of their data will be introduced in the New York state legislature, state and city leaders said Wednesday.