New York Governor Kathy Hoochul announced that under a new law, social media platforms with infinite scrolling, autoplay, and algorithmic push functions will be required to display warning labels explaining their potential harm to the mental health of young users. “Keeping New Yorkers safe has been my top priority since I took office, and this includes protecting our kids from the potential harms of social media features that encourage excessive use,” Hochul said in a statement.

New York Governor Kathy Hoochul announced that under a new law, social media platforms with infinite scrolling, autoplay, and algorithmic push functions will be required to display warning labels explaining their potential harm to the mental health of young users. “Keeping New Yorkers safe has been my top priority since I took office, and this includes protecting our kids from the potential harms of social media features that encourage excessive use,” Hochul said in a statement.