New York bill requires warning labels on social media platforms with addictive features.

New York Assembly Bill A05346 mandates warning labels on social media platforms that use addictive features such as autoplay, infinite scroll, like counts, and push notifications. The commissioner of mental health is tasked with designing the warning label, which must be prominently displayed to inform users about the mental health risks associated with these features. The bill aims to address the significant mental health harms identified by the US Surgeon General, particularly among adolescents.

New York bill requires warning labels on social media platforms with addictive features.

New York Assembly Bill A05346 mandates warning labels on social media platforms that use addictive features such as autoplay, infinite scroll, like counts, and push notifications. The commissioner of mental health is tasked with designing the warning label, which must be prominently displayed to inform users about the mental health risks associated with these features. The bill aims to address the significant mental health harms identified by the US Surgeon General, particularly among adolescents.