Two senators, John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.), have introduced the “Stop the Scroll Act,” which aims to require social media platforms to display mental health advisories to users. The bill seeks to inform users about the potential risks associated with excessive social media use by presenting a pop-up warning before they can access the platform.
Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Katie Britt, R-Ala., are introducing the “Stop the Scroll Act,” a measure which would require social media platforms to show users mental health advisories.
“The Surgeon General has said there needs to be a warning sign on social media apps,” Sen. Britt said in a video. “People deserve to know what they’re about to enter into.” Last week, Instagram introduced its “Teen Accounts” feature aimed at younger users. Such accounts will feature privacy restrictions limiting account visibility and who teen users can receive direct messages from.
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