N.Y. Kids' Social Media Bills Signed

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed two kids’ online safety bills, as expected (see 2406070065), on Thursday. Hochul voiced support earlier this month when the legislature passed the controversial measures to require obtaining parental consent when using algorithms to sort feeds for minors (S-7694) and to ban websites collecting and sharing minors’ personal data without informed consent (S-7695). “Today, we save our children,” said Hochul. “We have heard their cries for help, reminding us as adults that we have a moral responsibility to protect young New Yorkers from harm and from addictive forces.” New York Attorney General Letita James (D) added in another news release, "As we move forward with the rulemaking process, my office will work tirelessly to defend these new laws to protect New York children."