New York S 7694A — SAFE for Kids Act (Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation)
Requires social media platforms to use age determination technology and obtain parental consent before providing algorithmic addictive feeds to users under 18. Bans sending notifications to minor accounts between midnight and 6 AM without parental consent. Effective 180 days after AG issues regulations. Fines up to $5,000 per violation.
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