New York to restrict algorithmic feeds, more under SAFE for Kids Act rules
( July 28, 2026, 13:02 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul released the final rules for social media companies under the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act, which are set to go into effect in January 2027. The rules restrict children under 18 from accessing algorithmically personalized feeds and receiving nighttime notifications for users without obtaining parental consent.Statement follows below. See attached file....
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