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New York finalizes SAFE for Kids Act rules on social media addiction
US-NYMAJORRegulation in forceOnline safety What changed
In July 2026, the New York Attorney General announced final rules for the SAFE for Kids Act, targeting harms from social media addiction to minors.
Who this touches
Social media platforms operating in New York, and the children and parents affected by algorithmic feed design.
Why it matters
Final rules move the SAFE for Kids Act from statute to enforceable requirement, following the Attorney General's earlier TikTok suit and content-moderation reporting mandate.
Suggested next step — and why
Platforms serving New York minors may want to map their feed and design practices against the final rules before enforcement activity follows.
The clock
Final rules announced July 2026.
Primary source: NY AG press releases — read in the original, not from coverage. Source ID: us-ny-ag
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