Surgeon General Backs ‘Digital Warning Label’ for Social Media Platforms

Recent statements from the U.S. Surgeon General suggest that social media websites could be regulated in the same way as cigarette packaging, vape cartridges, and alcohol bottles.
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and other social media platforms face growing criticism from politicians and health officials over the mounting mental wellness issues being blamed on exposure to their content.
And bipartisan attempts to regulate the companies have included proposed policies such as age restrictions and warning labels.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy speaks during the United States Conference of Mayors’ 91st Winter Meeting in Washington on Jan. 18, 2023. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
The U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently issued a new advisory against social media use, stating that it is driving this country’s ongoing mental health crisis….