Attorney General Keith Ellison (D-MN)
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is taking steps to address the “dangerous” impact of social media and artificial intelligence (AI) on children across the state.
A new report from the AG’s office outlines various concerns, including bullying and harassment on social media, exposure to graphic content, and feelings of envy among peers. Regulating AI and social media poses significant challenges.
In response, Ellison is recommending several measures: a ban on deceptive practices that make social media addictive, the implementation of strong privacy defaults to limit data and image sharing, and restrictions on algorithms that prioritize engagement-based optimization.
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