Gov. Hochul signs restrictions on teens’ social media feeds into law

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation Thursday with the goal of reducing the harmful effects of social media on New York’s children.

The two bills take aim at allegedly “addictive” algorithmic feeds designed to keep kids glued to their phones and at data privacy concerns. Without parental consent, platforms would default to chronological posts and pause notifications overnight, under the legislation.

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