Surgeon General Pushes for Social Media Reforms to Protect Youth
New proposals include health warning labels, age verification, and banning algorithmic recommendations for minors.
Overview
- Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advocates for warning labels on social media to highlight mental health risks for adolescents.
- Proposed reforms also include age verification and restrictions on algorithmic recommendations for users under 18.
- Research indicates significant mental health issues linked to excessive social media use among teens.
- Bipartisan legislative efforts face hurdles despite widespread agreement on the need for regulation.
- Experts suggest combining warning labels with educational initiatives and stricter policies for effective impact.