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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Carolyn Thompson and Haleluya Hadero

'Addictive' social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakers

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New York would restrict the way online platforms like Instagram and YouTube can collect and share children’s personal information and let parents keep their kids from being bombarded by “addictive” feeds from accounts they don’t follow, under legislation proposed Wednesday.

The bills offered by state leaders are aimed at protecting young people from features designed to keep them endlessly scrolling, endangering their mental health and development, Attorney General Letitia James said.

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