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News|Social MediaNew York to require social media platforms to display mental health labelsA new state law mandates warnings for young users on platforms with features that ‘encourage excessive use’.

The state of New York has enacted legislation requiring social media platforms featuring infinite scrolling, autoplay, and algorithmic feeds to display labels alerting users to potential mental health risks for young individuals. This measure was signed…

EBy Emily CarterDec 27, 20251 min read

The state of New York has enacted legislation requiring social media platforms featuring infinite scrolling, autoplay, and algorithmic feeds to display labels alerting users to potential mental health risks for young individuals. This measure was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul on Fri, Nov 24, 2023.

The new law mandates these warning labels to counteract the "addictive" nature of certain social media features. It is designed to protect young users by providing information similar to warnings found on other products, such as tobacco and plastic packaging.

The legislation references research indicating that social media exposure can overstimulate reward centers in the brain, creating pathways akin to substance use or gambling addictions.

Social media platforms that fail to comply with these regulations when they become effective may face legal action from the state attorney general. The law allows for civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation.

This measure was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul on Fri, Nov 24, 2023.
Emily Carter · Thehackingpost

This regulation applies to conduct occurring partly or wholly within New York State, excluding access by users physically outside the state.

New York's initiative is part of a broader trend in the United States, with states like California and Minnesota implementing similar laws. The impact of social media on children's mental health is a growing global concern, prompting some US school districts to file lawsuits against social media companies.

Internationally, Australia has recently banned children under 16 years old from using platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, and Reddit. Other countries, including Malaysia and Denmark, are considering similar measures, while the United Kingdom, Germany, and France have already tightened regulations concerning social media use by young individuals.

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As of the current date, major social media companies such as TikTok, Snap, Meta, and Alphabet have not yet issued statements regarding the new legislation.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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