WSJ Tech News Briefing

How a State Law Could Block Social Media Algorithms for Teens

02.07.2024 - By The Wall Street JournalPlay

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New York is one of the latest states attempting to rein in social media platforms in the wake of federal inaction. State officials are considering a proposal that would restrict the use of algorithms on platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and X for teen users. WSJ reporter Jimmy Vielkind tells host Alex Ossola how the law would work, and what effects it could have beyond New York.

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