Tag: Social Media and Youth Online Safety
Tag: Social Media and Youth Online Safety
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Balancing Free Speech and Online Safety in the AI Era
The developers of two leading generative AI services, ChatGPT and Character.AI, are facing new legal challenges that could have significant implications for the future of AI development and use in…
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Rule #1 to Protect Kids Online: Parents Are in Charge
A new book from a prominent American psychologist and academic underscores the leading role for parents and caregivers in protecting children from harms online, echoing ALEC model policy solutions that…
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ALEC Policy Champions: Tennessee Sets New Standard for Responsible Tech Use in Schools
ALEC proudly recognizes Tennessee State Rep. Aron Maberry and Sen. Bill Powers for their leadership in passing Tennessee HB 825 – the Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act.
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Dissecting Utah’s Age Checks for App Stores: Jake Morabito on Rod & Greg
As lawmakers across the country weigh stricter regulations on children’s access to digital platforms, one of the most closely watched is Utah’s new App Store Accountability Act,…
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ALEC Statement of Principles for Teen Use of Social Media
Laws and regulations governing the safety of teens (ages 13-18) and their use of social media should be consistent with the principles outlined below. Without dispute the safety and well-being…
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Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act
(1) Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the words defined in this section have the meaning given. (a) “Internet” means the combination of computer facilities and electromagnetic…