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Michigan lawmakers weigh ‘Kids Over Clicks’ bills as grieving mom urges action on social media harms
A Michigan mother whose 12-year-old daughter died by suicide after being exposed to self-harm content online urged lawmakers Wednesday to pass a package of bills aimed at curbing what supporters call addictive and exploitative social media practices targeting children.
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Legislation seeks to better protect kids online
In Michigan, Senate Democrats have introduced a package of bills known as “Kids Over Clicks” to strengthen online safety and privacy protections for children. Jennifer Tuksal is director of the Michigan Parent Alliance for Safe Schools and member of the Michigan Kids Code Coalition. She says the bills are aimed at rethinking how platforms for…
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New push in Michigan for stronger online protections for kids
Advocates for children’s online safety said Big Tech platforms, including those powered by artificial intelligence, are built to keep users hooked and argued kids are paying the price. In Michigan, Senate Democrats have introduced a package of bills known as Kids Over Clicks to strengthen online safety and privacy protections for children.
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Michigan experts warn: Your child’s new friend may be an AI companion
Michigan Senate Democrats last month proposed “kids over clicks” legislation that, among other things, would require tech companies to prevent Michiganders under 18 from accessing AI chatbots powered by large language models.
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Michigan lawmakers push ‘Kids Over Clicks’ legislation to protect youth from AI dangers
Michigan lawmakers say it’s time to put “kids over clicks.” A group of state senators are banding together to try and pass laws that will protect kids from dangerous interactions with artificial intelligence.