New York requires age verification for algorithmic feeds on social media
New York has enacted rules requiring users to verify their age before accessing algorithmic feeds on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, as well as to receive notifications after midnight. The SAFE for Kids Act, signed into law by Attorney General Letitia James, aims to protect minors by limiting their exposure to algorithmically-curated content and late-night notifications. These new age verification requirements represent a significant regulatory effort to safeguard younger users from potentially harmful social media features.
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New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds
New York has enacted rules requiring users to verify their age before accessing algorithmic feeds on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, as well as to receive notifications after midnight. The SAFE for Kids Act, signed into law by Attorney General Letitia James, aims to protect minors by limiting their exposure to algorithmically-curated content and late-night notifications. These new age verification requirements represent a significant regulatory effort to safeguard younger users from potentially harmful social media features.
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