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California lawmakers push to have warning labels on social media


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Published in Media and Entertainment on Tuesday, May 13th 2025 at 1:43 GMT by   Print publication without navigation

  • From California to Texas and New York, there's a growing movement among local lawmakers to put warning labels on social media.

The article from NBC New York discusses a proposed bill in California that would require social media companies to include warning labels on their platforms, similar to those on cigarette packages, to alert users to potential mental health risks associated with excessive use. This legislative effort, led by Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, aims to address the growing concerns about the impact of social media on mental health, particularly among young people. The bill draws inspiration from successful public health campaigns like those against smoking and aims to foster a more informed and cautious approach to social media consumption. The proposal has sparked a debate on the balance between freedom of expression and the need to protect public health, with some experts supporting the move as a necessary step to mitigate the negative effects of social media.

Read the Full NBC New York Article at:
[ https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/warning-labels-on-social-media/6261462/ ]

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