California lawmakers push to have warning labels on social media

California lawmakers push to have warning labels on social media

From California to Texas and New York, there’s a growing movement among local lawmakers to put warning labels on social media. Specifically, warning teenagers about the possible mental health side effects of social media platforms. “For all the promise that this technology has, there’s also a lot of peril,” said New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes.  “We know that warning labels won’t fix everything but they tell the truth. Kids deserve the t…

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