US State Bills Targeting Addictive Features/AI
Key Questions
What US state bills target addictive social media features?
Bills include CA advancing restrictions for under-16s, NC HB301 for under-16s/AI in Senate, MI anti-feeds/ID, MA caps/blocks, and NM precedent. They focus on youth protection amid MH/addiction debates.
How do these bills address AI and addictive designs?
States like NC target AI features, while others like MI ban infinite feeds and require ID verification. They aim to curb addiction and protect teen mental health.
What is the new smartphone addiction scale?
The smartphone addiction degree estimation scale enhances screening using factor analysis and item response theory. It distinguishes addiction from general use, linking it to negative psychological outcomes.
CA under-16 advancing; NC HB301 under-16/AI Senate; MI anti-feeds/ID; MA caps/blocks; NM precedent. Youth protection amid MH/addiction debates; new smartphone addiction scale for screening.