On September 10 New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in calling on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms, a recommendation initially made by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. The coalition supports this initiative as part of ongoing efforts to address social media’s significant impact on adolescent mental health.
“Young people across the country are struggling, and addictive social media algorithms are exacerbating the mental health crisis,” said Attorney General James. “This warning label would raise awareness and is a critical step toward protecting kids online.”
The letter to Congress underscores the need for federal action, as social media platforms have not adequately addressed these concerns. The attorneys general also encouraged additional measures, referencing the recent Senate passage of the Kids Online Safety Act.
Attorney General James has long been an advocate for online safety, with numerous initiatives aimed at holding social media companies accountable. Today’s letter was co-led by attorneys general from California, Colorado, and several other states and territories.
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