Surgeon general wants tobacco-style warning applied to social media platforms

Commentary: It’s possible to have a healthy relationship with social media

By encouraging open communication, setting boundaries and promoting digital literacy, we can help our children navigate the digital age with resilience and confidence.

Social media warnings won't protect kids, but something else will

The surgeon general means well, but social media warnings won't do anything to protect kids. For starters, we should ban anything boosted by algorithms and aimed at children.

Surgeon General Pushes for Warning Labels on Social Media

The proposal—which may spur other action on regulating the internet giants—is complicated in practice. - Start a free trial today for full access.

Surgeon general: Social media should have warning labels

The U.S. surgeon general called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes.

Surgeon general calls for social media warning labels

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – You have probably noticed the U.S. Surgeon General’s warnings on a pack of cigarettes or alcohol bottles you have bought in the past. Now, the surgeon general wants to add a similar type of warning to social media websites.  On Monday, U.S. Surgeon General, Doctor Vivek Murthy, wrote an op-ed for the New York Times saying:  “When adolescents spend more than three hours a day on social media, their risk of developing anxiety a…

EDITORIAL | Surgeon general right to urge social-media warning

To help kids, Congress should heed Vivek Murthy's call for a warning label.