A teenager uses her mobile phone to access social media in New York City on Jan. 31, 2024, in this photo illustration. Illustration by Spencer Platt/Getty Images
New York is requiring warning labels on social media platforms about addictive features in a bid to address a youth mental health crisis.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill—targeting infinite scrolling, auto-play videos, and algorithmic feeds that encourage prolonged use—into law on Dec. 26.
