Policy · 13h ago
New York mandates age verification for algorithmic feeds
New York will require users to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds and late-night notifications under the SAFE for Kids Act. The state attorney general released final rules for implementation. The law aims to protect minors from addictive social media features.
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The law sets a precedent for state-level regulation of algorithmic content, but enforcement and privacy implications remain unclear.
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New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds →
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