New York has become the fourth state to require social platforms to carry the same type of health warning labels we know from tobacco products, following Colorado, Minnesota, and California passing similar laws in recent years.
Research about the negative impacts of social media on young people’s mental health has been building up for years, with many of the US’ most senior medical advisers calling for action. Now, New York has become the latest state that plans to force social platforms to carry the same type of health warning labels we know from tobacco products, following Colorado, Minnesota, and California making the move in recent years.
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will force social media platforms to display warning labels about the impact their features can have on young users’ mental health.
