US Surgeon General Advocates for Social Media Warning Labels

Proposal aims to address mental health risks for adolescents, but faces free speech concerns and debate over effectiveness.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls for Congress to mandate warning labels on social media platforms.
The labels would highlight the potential mental health risks for adolescents using these platforms.
Critics argue that such warnings may infringe on free speech and question their overall impact.
Murthy emphasizes that warning labels are part of broader efforts to make social media safer for young users.
The debate continues over the balance between protecting youth and preserving free expression online.