New York AG James calls for social media warning labels as 42 states demand federal action

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New York AG James calls for social media warning labels as 42 states demand federal action
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The initiative aims to combat the rising mental health crisis exacerbated by social media algorithms and promote greater awareness and protection for young users.

Attorneys general from 42 states, led by New York's Letitia James, are urging Congress to place warning labels on social media sites because of what they call “serious psychological harms" to teens, including "depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation.”

including blocking their algorithm-based content feeds and what information they collect from minors. But the city recently delayed another related effort — its rollout of plansNew Jersey legislative committees last year approved a bill that would require age verification and a parent’s or guardian’s consent for a minor to use social platforms, but the bill has never received a floor vote.

“A warning would not only highlight the inherent risks that social media platforms presently pose for young people but also complement other efforts to spur attention, research and investment into the oversight of social media platforms,” the letter reads.

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