“The lawsuits are saying that these platforms are intentionally designed to addict kids, which may be true, but I don’t believe that it is entirely true, and I feel that proving that the allegations are correct legally will be more difficult than people may think.”
“Protecting our children is a no-brainer. I support any measure that can protect the innocence of our babies, particularly given the current political and social climate around the world surrounding children. They are suffering the most. So, I hope these legal actions bear fruit.”
“I am not up on any trials regarding social media. I do know that, depending on a person’s interests and what their feed is posting, AI, unfiltered video content, social media is getting out of hand. There is a lot of content that is not meant for children. Hopefully, parents are monitoring what their children are exposed to.”
“I haven’t really paid much attention to this issue, but from a child advocate perspective, I find any type of meaningful and productive child regulation is necessary. Our job as adults is to provide protection for our children and youth at all times. They are the most vulnerable, as well as our elderly. So, to hold tech companies to task in protecting our children should be a high-priority policy.”
“Social media in itself has evolved into a very unhealthy space. Children are not developed enough to withstand the consistent bombardment of information that flows through social media. Yes, there needs to be some sort of accountability and regulation that protects the minds of children who may be on social media.”
“If there is evidence that platforms are violating the safety and security of children, then by all means, these tech companies should be held accountable. But that is for the courts and a jury to decide. Public opinion in America is not in a good position to pass judgment on anything moral.”
