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New York mandates age verification for algorithmic social media feeds

New York is implementing new age verification requirements for accessing algorithmic feeds on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. This measure, part of the state's "Safe for Kids Act," aims to protect minors from potentially harmful content and features. Users will need to verify their age to use these curated feeds and to receive notifications after midnight. AI

IMPACT This policy could influence how AI-driven content recommendation systems are deployed and accessed by minors across the US.

RANK_REASON New state-level legislation impacting major tech platforms. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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New York mandates age verification for algorithmic social media feeds

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds New Yorkers who want to see their Instagram or TikTok feed curated by an algorithm, o

    New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds New Yorkers who want to see their Instagram or TikTok feed curated by an algorithm, or receive notification after midnight, will soon have to verify their ages to access those features. New York Attorney G…