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New York Mandates Warning Labels on Youth Social Media

12/23/2025

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New York enacted the Responsible AI Safety and Education Act, signed by Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York, to require warning labels on platforms like Instagram and TikTok for users under 18.
The warnings address mental health risks linked to excessive use, per a U.S. Surgeon General advisory.
Warnings must appear for at least 10 seconds on login and after three hours of use, with fines up to $5,000.

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New York enacted the Responsible AI Safety and Education Act, signed by Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York, to require warning labels on platforms like Instagram and TikTok for users under 18.
The warnings address mental health risks linked to excessive use, per a U.S. Surgeon General advisory.
Warnings must appear for at least 10 seconds on login and after three hours of use, with fines up to $5,000.