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New York finalizes its SAFE for Kids rules — and 98% is the figure platforms should be worried about
New York has finalized its SAFE for Kids Act rules, requiring social platforms to detect age verification circumvention at a 98% rate. The regulations, set to take effect January 25, 2027, mandate age verification for algorithmic feeds and late-night notifications, with penalties of up to $5,000 per violation for non-compliance. The rules do not prescribe specific verification methods but set accuracy floors, and legal challenges are anticipated.
NY governor orders a pause on large AI data center construction, to ensure that 'when companies succeed because of…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a year-long moratorium on the construction of new high-powered data centers, requiring at least 50 megawatts of power. This pause aims to allow state agencies to develop regulations addressing concerns about water usage, noise, power consumption, and community impact. The move comes amid growing local opposition and broader discussions about the environmental and infrastructural effects of data center development.
