New York's SAFE Act for Kids Faces Enforcement Questions

New York's finalized SAFE for Kids Act, requiring parental consent for algorithm-driven feeds for minors, takes effect January 2027, but experts question enforcement and vague terms like "addictive feeds." Age verification poses challenges, as people often bypass it, and privacy risks remain despite rules barring government ID requirements. The New York Civil Liberties Union opposes the law, citing privacy and free speech concerns. Companies have 180 days to implement age-verification systems or face fines of $5,000 per violation. Major platforms have not commented on the finalized rules.