The U.S. Surgeon General is advocating for warning labels on social media platforms to address concerns about youth mental health. Some experts argue for education projects instead of warning labels, citing the need for independent research on social media's impact. The debate centers on whether warning labels are effective in protecting children online, with calls for Congress to prioritize children's safety over corporate profits.
"The current surgeon general is worried about the potential health hazards of a different kind of addictive “substance.” It’s turning plenty of heads. So let’s take a closer look…I’m talking about social media," states Vic Lederman of @chaikinanalytic ➡️ https://t.co/SxuoHTB3rK https://t.co/73yfBPXT78
⚠️ Last week, the U.S. Surgeon General suggested adding warning labels to social media platforms. While this may be a step towards progress, child safety advocates—including our Founder @twestes—believe it falls short. Read more from @Bloomberg: https://t.co/VXiaDMl5ZK
The US surgeon general's idea to provide warnings labels for social media networks has renewed debate about how to keep kids safe online https://t.co/WoSX9aEmKy
72% support putting warning labels on social media akin to tobacco and alcohol https://t.co/W7Ah49XrGK
NEW POLL: Nearly 3 in 4 voters think there should be a warning label applied to social media platforms — similar to those applied to R-rated movies, alcohol and tobacco. https://t.co/5cwTjDk5lW
Did you know there’s a bill going through Congress called KOSA (Kids Online Safety Act) that would require social media, gaming & messaging companies to limit features that could lead to s*xual exploitation of minors? Predictably, Democrats couldn’t get behind protecting… https://t.co/SnO1gjmHzv
Imagine logging into your Facebook account, and a warning label signed by the U.S. surgeon general appears: Social media is not proven safe. It could harm the mental health of young people. https://t.co/cVAQjzr5KN
Would warning labels on social media make it more alluring? @AmandaRipley, @DrTedJ and @MollyLRoberts discuss: https://t.co/SuOMFzEpBn
"Let's look at the data itself, which is telling us about this association between social media use and mental health harms," said Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general. "This is a scientific concern that requires a public health solution." https://t.co/2I68paB36h
From Dr. Leana S. Wen: Why a warning label for social media is so crucial https://t.co/oymRpcXhc9
Ep. 218: A warning label on social media? https://t.co/ThRKuxkZ6b
The risks of using social media aren't clear — and some research even suggests there are benefits. Despite acknowledging this, the Surgeon General is proposing warning labels. FIRE’s @NicoPerrino provides the free speech perspective in the @nytimes ✍️ https://t.co/KBd0adkEh5
Should social media carry warning labels like cigarettes? ⚠️ @alexitif and @castrotech explain why U.S. Surgeon General Murthy's calls for social media warning labels are misleading ⤵️ https://t.co/au8wB9o8up
Time and time again, Mark Zuckerberg and Meta executives have chosen profits over children’s safety. Congress must finally do what social media corporations have failed to – protect our kids online. https://t.co/ZShZBBLlKe
Social media is a public health threat for our youth. https://t.co/SAMhINIpr3 @APA: "...the addictive design of such features as infinite scroll — the constant loading of content — is particularly risky for youth whose still-plastic brains are developing." via @torontostar
Are warning labels on social media even effective? How experts say we can protect children online https://t.co/Ovs1Z8H7HA
As long as tech companies continue to inhibit research on any terms but their own, we can't know the real impact of social media platforms on kids’ mental health, write @janethaven and @natematias. Without independent research, warning labels won't cut it. https://t.co/mxP1t1oSnV
Why US surgeon general wants warning label on social media https://t.co/gciVguoZGE
Instead of warning labels, which are unlikely to work, we should consider education projects addressing the potential risk of too much social media. Everyone should know what happens when young people scroll through content. My latest: https://t.co/rR59wG0X7R https://t.co/Yy50Aa9jcu
Surgeon General calls for warning labels on social media amid youth mental health concerns | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/B9N3jj4nq9
It is increasingly indefensible to argue that children should have access to social media. https://t.co/8HLZgpqMRn