AG James and Sen Gounardes Join Brooklyn Panel to Discuss Taking on Big Tech and Protecting Teens on Social Me

Moderated by NYT's Michelle Goldberg, Center for Brooklyn History presents "Protecting Children on the Internet" to discuss addictive algorithms and data privacy

NEW YORK, NY (01/31/2024) (readMedia)-- On Wednesday evening, Attorney General Letitia James, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and the founder of the #HalfStoryProject Larissa May will join New York Times Columnist Michelle Goldberg for a CBH Talk at the Center for Brooklyn History to discuss child online safety and privacy. This panel will dive into the current dangers and threats that social media imposes on teens and young adults, and provide crucial next steps and resources for concerned parents and the general public who are looking for a change. Senator Gounardes and Attorney General James are currently advocating for state legislation that will keep teens safe online and demand accountability from Big Tech companies notorious for prioritizing profits over the well-being of youth.

For more details on Senator Gounardes' social media legislation, visit www.keepkidssafeonlineny.com.

This event will begin just hours after the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing regarding teens online, featuring testimonies from CEOs of major social media companies, including Meta, Twitter, and Snapchat.

WHO:

NY Attorney General Letitia James, Senator Andrew Gounardes, Michelle Goldberg, Larissa May,
WHAT:

Panel with lawmakers and advocates giving insight to concerned New Yorkers advocating for the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act (SAFE) and the New York Child Data Protection Act.
WHEN: Wednesday January 31, 2024 at 06:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont St
Brooklyn, New York 11201
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