S 6686 — Relates To Social Media Open Application Programming

S 6686 is a New York state bill that relates to social media open application programming interfaces (APIs). The bill aims to promote transparency and interoperability by requiring social media platforms to provide open APIs. It is intended to address privacy and surveillance concerns by enabling third-party access to user data under certain conditions. The bill was introduced during the 2023-2024 legislative session and referred to the Internet and Technology committee on January 3, 2024.