New York City Mayor Classifying Social Media as ‘Public Health Hazard’

NYC Declares social media a 'Public Health Hazard'. In a groundbreaking move, Mayor Eric Adams says, “Companies like TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook are fueling a mental health crisis by designing their platforms with addictive and dangerous features.”

The city's Health Department issues an advisory classifying 'unfettered access to and use of social media' as a hazard. Adams emphasizes the need to protect children's privacy and mental health from Big Tech's influence. Read more from The Hill here.