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Cybersecurity
New York SAFE for Kids rules require age checks for algorithmic feeds
Source headline: New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds
Threat level
Medium
Signal strength
65/100
Source confidence
1 source
Published
2 hours ago
Intelligence Summary
New York finalized implementation rules for the SAFE for Kids Act. Platforms offering algorithmic feeds or certain late-night notifications to users in New York must verify age. The rules specify how companies should estimate or confirm a user's age. For minors, platforms must also obtain parental consent for access to these restricted features. The change primarily affects users who want algorithmic Instagram or TikTok-style feeds. It also increases privacy and compliance obligations for social media operators.
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Original reporting
The Verge
New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds
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