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Social media<\/ins><\/a>, the mayor explained, is fueling the growing mental health crisis in the city. This can be attributed to the addictive nature of these platforms, he added. On X<\/ins><\/a>, Adams wrote, \u201cWe won't let Big Tech endanger our kids.\u201d However, besides delivering an advisory warning, the city did not clearly explain how it plans to actually curb the \u201crisk\u201d of social media use. More details about this designation and plans to implement strategies will be explained in the near future.<\/p>\n

During a convention in June 2023, NYC officials gathered<\/ins><\/a> together stakeholders to discuss possible implications of social media use among young people and recommendations for how to tackle the issue. According to experts, a huge part of the initiative to make social media safer for teens can be accomplished by increasing protocols that enforce better data transparency. Tech companies were called on to improve algorithms and moderate harmful content out of feeds. While the Kids Online Safety Act<\/ins><\/a>, the Congressional bill passed last year, places the onus on tech companies to make their platforms safer for children, it's unclear how a state-specific initiative could logistically tackle the expansive nation-wide issue.<\/p>\n

New York City could follow in California\u2019s footsteps and roll out regulations like the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA)<\/ins><\/a>, which sets limits on the amount and kind of information a tech company can collect from underage users. While it doesn't officially become enforceable until July of 2024, when it does, the Attorney General will be able to penalize tech companies with civil fees if they fail to remain compliant. CAADCA is based on the success of policies enforced in the UK designed to protect children online<\/ins><\/a>. For example, its enactment encouraged TikTok and Instagram to disable direct messages between children and adults they dont follow on social media.<\/p>\n

While New York City\u2019s measures to protect children online is still more of a sentiment than an actionable plan, any moves to further restrict the way tech companies operate in the city might sour some relationships with business leaders and officials. While the social media stance Adams has might be harsh, it could also be perceived as contradictory when considering his administration has been pretty tech-friendly otherwise. For example, the Adams administration openly embraced the rollout of AI within the city\u2019s digital infrastructure. An AI-powered GPT program called the MyCity Chatbot<\/ins><\/a> (run on Microsoft Azure\u2019s AI services) is publicly available for New Yorkers to use to help residents find answers about running businesses in the city. Adams\u2019 office is also creating artificial intelligence to make robocalls to residents in several languages<\/ins><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"