Last week the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing about potential legislation banning kids under 13 from using social media. Australia has a new law keeping kids under 16 off the technology. What about new AI tools? Should regulations enforce age limits — and is that even possible given how embedded the tech is becoming?

Senate Commerce Committee Hearing, "Plugged Out: Examining the Impact of Technology on America’s Youth."

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