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US Surgeon General calls for social media warning labels to protect adolescents

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US Surgeon General calls for social media warning labels to protect adolescents

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called for a warning label on social media apps due to the harm they cause to young people, especially adolescents. In an op-ed, Murthy emphasized that while a warning label alone won't make social media safe, it can increase awareness and change behavior, citing evidence from tobacco studies. Critics have accused platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat of negatively impacting kids' mental health, promoting negative body images, and exposing them to online bullying and predators. Legislation would be required for a warning label to be implemented. Some U.S. states have already taken steps to address the issue by passing laws to protect children from the negative effects of social media.

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