NY Outlines How It's Going to Keep Your Kids Away From Algorithmic Social Feeds
New York’s SAFE for Kids Act, signed in 2024, will take effect on January 25, 2027, restricting minors from algorithmic social media feeds and nighttime notifications unless parents waive the rules. The law requires platforms to show minors only chronological content from accounts they follow and mandates age‑verification methods that do not rely on invasive ID collection. Companies that fail to comply may face civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation.
- ▪The SAFE for Kids Act bans algorithmic feeds and notifications between midnight and 6 a.m. for users under 18 unless a parent provides a waiver.
- ▪Platforms must present content in chronological order or another set sequence rather than a personalized firehose.
- ▪The law defines “Addictive Online Platforms” as services where at least 20% of user time is spent on addictive feeds, targeting major apps like TikTok and Instagram.
- ▪Social media companies must verify a user’s age using any accurate, privacy‑protecting method and must offer at least one alternative to government‑issued ID.
- ▪Violations can result in civil penalties of up to $5,000 per infraction.
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If you're a New York resident with a teen who spends hours scrolling social media, a law that goes into effect early next year might help cut down on their screen time. But it could also ensnare adults who might be forced to prove they're not a kid before checking out Reels.NY Attorney General Letitia James today released a final set of rules for implementing the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. Signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2024, it takes effect on Jan. 25, 2027, and regulates how New York minors interact with social media platforms. This includes barring them from algorithmic feeds and receiving social media notifications between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., unless parents waive these restrictions.
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