New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed two bills that mandate advertisers to identify any AI‑generated synthetic performers used in ads and set rules for using a person’s name, image, or likeness after death. The legislation, known as Assembly Bill A8887B (S.8420‑A) and S.8391, aims to increase transparency for consumers and protect artists’ rights, echoing concerns raised during the SAG‑AFTRA strike over digital replicas and deepfakes. Read more →

New York has moved to protect minors online by detailing rules for the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation, and Attorney General Letitia James announced that platforms must verify users' ages before delivering algorithmic feeds or nighttime notifications. The state will allow platforms to choose verification methods that are effective and protect data, but will prohibit reliance on government‑issued IDs. A parental‑consent component requires minors to seek permission for curated feeds, with both minors and parents able to revoke consent at any time. Public comment is open until December 1, and the rules must be finalized within a year. Read more →

New York has moved to protect minors online by detailing rules for the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation, and Attorney General Letitia James announced that platforms must verify users' ages before delivering algorithmic feeds or nighttime notifications. The state will allow platforms to choose verification methods that are effective and protect data, but will prohibit reliance on government‑issued IDs. A parental‑consent component requires minors to seek permission for curated feeds, with both minors and parents able to revoke consent at any time. Public comment is open until December 1, and the rules must be finalized within a year. Read more →

New York has moved to protect minors online by detailing rules for the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation, and Attorney General Letitia James announced that platforms must verify users' ages before delivering algorithmic feeds or nighttime notifications. The state will allow platforms to choose verification methods that are effective and protect data, but will prohibit reliance on government‑issued IDs. A parental‑consent component requires minors to seek permission for curated feeds, with both minors and parents able to revoke consent at any time. Public comment is open until December 1, and the rules must be finalized within a year. Read more →

New York has moved to protect minors online by detailing rules for the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation, and Attorney General Letitia James announced that platforms must verify users' ages before delivering algorithmic feeds or nighttime notifications. The state will allow platforms to choose verification methods that are effective and protect data, but will prohibit reliance on government‑issued IDs. A parental‑consent component requires minors to seek permission for curated feeds, with both minors and parents able to revoke consent at any time. Public comment is open until December 1, and the rules must be finalized within a year. Read more →

New York has moved to protect minors online by detailing rules for the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation, and Attorney General Letitia James announced that platforms must verify users' ages before delivering algorithmic feeds or nighttime notifications. The state will allow platforms to choose verification methods that are effective and protect data, but will prohibit reliance on government‑issued IDs. A parental‑consent component requires minors to seek permission for curated feeds, with both minors and parents able to revoke consent at any time. Public comment is open until December 1, and the rules must be finalized within a year. Read more →