New York requires mental health warnings on social media platforms

New York state will require social media platforms offering 'addictive feeds' to display warning labels about their potential harm to the mental health of young users.

New York state is mandating that social media platforms providing 'addictive feeds' must display warning labels highlighting their potential harm to the mental health of young users. This measure aims to safeguard youth from the psychological risks associated with prolonged online engagement. The announcement was published on December 27, 2025. Specific implementation dates or targeted platforms remain unspecified in available details, but the focus is squarely on addressing mental health concerns.

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French deputies applaud in the National Assembly after approving a ban on social media for under-15s and phones in schools.
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French National Assembly adopts bill banning social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools

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The French National Assembly approved on January 26, 2026, a government-backed bill banning social media access for minors under 15 and prohibiting mobile phone use in high schools. Introduced by Renaissance deputy Laure Miller and accelerated by President Emmanuel Macron, the streamlined measure—focusing on parental controls for the riskiest platforms—aims to protect youth mental and physical health amid years of debate.

As Australia's groundbreaking ban on social media for minors under 16 takes effect—sparking Reddit's High Court challenge—experts debate its mental health benefits versus risks of driving use underground. The law targets platforms like TikTok and Instagram to curb harmful content exposure.

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メタ・プラットフォームズの日本法人によると、Instagramは今年、日本で13〜17歳の子供が自殺や自傷関連のコンテンツを繰り返し検索した場合に親に通知する新機能を追加する。この機能は、親が子供のアカウントと連携させることで利用可能になる。また、薬物や危険行為に関する投稿へのアクセスを制限する機能も導入される。

The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund has raised concerns about the potential downsides of prohibiting social media access for children, following Australia's recent ban on use by those under 16. Experts emphasize the need for parental guidance and adherence to health guidelines rather than outright restrictions. South Africa is urged to carefully assess any similar measures.

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A study published in Psychological Bulletin warns that excessive consumption of short videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram impacts users' attention, mental health, and cognitive capacity, particularly among young people and adults. The research highlights how this format promotes superficial information processing, leading to mental fatigue and potential addictions. While the analysis has limitations, it calls for greater oversight in digital consumption.

Redditは、16歳未満のSNSアクセスを禁止するオーストラリアの新法に対し、法廷闘争を提起し、過度な本人確認を強いる上、表現の自由を制限すると主張した。サンフランシスコに拠点を置く同社は、火曜日に発効した法律に準拠するため年齢確認措置を実施した直後の木曜日に高等裁判所への提訴を発表した。この禁止はTikTok、Facebook、Instagram、Redditなどのプラットフォームを対象とし、違反した場合最大3,300万ドルの罰金が科される.

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Ethiopian media authority officials have released a national report highlighting intensified efforts to curb hate speech and disinformation on social media. The report examines high-engagement content on platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Telegram, X and YouTube. Authorities emphasize ongoing advancements in monitoring and response mechanisms.

 

 

 

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