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New York's SAFE Rule Aims to Protect Kids Online

10/12/2025

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  • New York City enacted the Stop the Exploitation of Feed Addiction (SAFE) rule to limit children's social media content, citing youth mental health concerns.
  • The SAFE rule requires parental consent for child users and restricts nighttime notifications.
  • Governor Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) emphasized protecting children from psychological harm linked to social media.
  • Tech companies have offered mixed responses.
  • Critics warn measures could expose children to harmful content and raise privacy concerns.