Last night’s RIOC board meeting was a chaotic mess, plagued by bickering and bullying. The good news? Acting COO Mary Cunneen recommended axing the Palace of Versailles Bike Ramp project, saving trees and traffic hassle. Communications Director Bryant Daniels secured approval for holiday decorations from a vetted vendor, bypassing the usual suspect. #__JETPACK_AI_ERROR__
Day: June 21, 2024
Hochul signs bills banning ‘addictive’ social media algorithms for minors
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed two bills to protect New York teens from harmful social media effects, becoming the latest state to do so. The laws aim to limit algorithmic content and notifications without parental consent. Despite opposition, Hochul and advocates champion the move as a precedent for other states and Congress to prioritize youth wellbeing over Big Tech profits.