States Address Mental Health Issues with Social Media Warning Labels
California has become the latest state to require social media companies to add warning labels about the risks to mental health associated with their use.
This move is part of a national debate on how to confront the effects of social media on the country's youth and society. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed concerns about the impact of social media and have urged companies to take preventive measures, especially with the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law mandating warning labels for social media, joining a handful of other states that have enacted or are considering similar measures to warn underage users about the negative effects of excessive online time.
California became the latest state to require social media companies to add warning labels to tell their users about its risks to mental health.
- California requires social media companies to add warning labels about mental health risks.
- Other states have enacted or are considering similar measures to protect underage users.
Author's summary: California requires social media warning labels.