California Proposes Mental Health Warnings for Social Media Platforms
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California is considering a bill (AB 56) that would require social media platforms to display warning labels about potential mental health risks to kids and teens. Introduced by Assembly member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and Attorney General Rob Bonta, the bill aims to address the mental health crisis among young people by mandating a "black box warning" for all users. This initiative follows a proposal by US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and is supported by nearly 40 states. The bill is part of broader efforts, including lawsuits against TikTok and Meta, to regulate social media's impact on youth.
- California could become the first state to require social media warning labels The Verge
- California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites The Associated Press
- Attorney General Bonta, Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, Introduce Legislation to Require Social Media Warning Labels California Department of Justice
- Should social media come with a recurring popup warning label? California bill would make it so Sacramento Bee
- California Bill Would Put Tobacco-Like Warnings on Social Media Apps KQED
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