New York lawmakers are in the final stages of crafting legislation that would empower parents to prevent their children from receiving social media content curated by algorithms. This move aims to address concerns that such feeds contribute to excessive screen time among young users.
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have been championing these regulations since October, despite facing resistance from the tech industry. The revised legislation no longer includes restrictions on the hours children can spend on social media platforms. With the legislative session drawing to a close, Albany lawmakers are intensifying efforts to pass the bill.
