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New York’s Digital Age Gate for Teens | New York City News
New York is about to slap a digital age gate on social media—starting January, teens under 18 won’t get the addictive, algorithm-fed feeds they’ve come to crave. Late-night notifications? Banned. Personalized content? Gone. The state’s new rules, built on last year’s law, use third-party verification to confirm age without government IDs, aiming to shield kids from sleep-stealing pings and mental health risks. Critics say it’s a free speech issue, but child safety advocates call it a game-changer—setting a national precedent for healthier digital habits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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