It was more than two years ago that Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law the SAFE for Kids Act to restrict what kids can see on social media.
Only now is it set to take effect.
“Social media companies, you’re now on notice,” Hochul said Tuesday.
Hochul was joined at an announcement by state Attorney General Letitia James, whose office crafted detailed regulations. The rules will apply to the largest social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, X and YouTube.
Kids under 18 years old will no longer see an addictive algorithmic feed and will no longer receive notifications
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