New York introduces social media restrictions for teen accounts: what that means

Teenage boy looking at social media on a mobile phone.

The state of New York has become one of the first in the country to require social media sites like Instagram and TikTok to display warning labels about addictive design features when accessed by teens.

The labels are required by the new Responsible AI Safety and Education Act, signed into law this weekend by Governor Kathy Hochul. It introduces safety regulations on AI companies and requires disclosures within 72 hours if imminent harm may come from their platforms.