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Senators are unanimous on the need to protect children from social media, AI

Senators are unanimous on the need to protect children from social media, AI

by Cate Bouvet | Jan 15, 2026 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON – Republican and Democratic Senators on Thursday expressed similar concerns over the harmful effects of social media and AI on children, highlighting the need to address the “societal emergency” through federal regulations at a Senate Commerce,...

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