MAMA to Lead Rally Outside Meta Offices Calling On Big Tech to Put Kids Before Addictive Algorithms

Speakers to include State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Mothers Against Media Addiction, and Concerned/Affected Parents

NEW YORK, NY (03/21/2024) (readMedia)-- – Interviews Available Upon Request –

Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA), city and state officials, New York teens and parents are rallying outside of Meta offices in support of putting kids before big tech and legislative efforts like the Stop Addictive Feeds for Kids Act (SAFE) and the New York Child Data Protection Act.

Countless studies have connected excessive screen time with negative mental health effects in youth, and parents say enough is enough. Parents believe that we need legislation and policies that would prevent social media giants from using two of their most harmful tools - addictive algorithms and data collection – against kids.

WHO:

NY State Senator Andrew Gounardes

Julie Scelfo, Founder and Mom-in-Chief, Mothers Against Media Addiction

Muna Heaven, Interim Executive Director, New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC)

Mary Rodee, affected mother and anti-online bullying advocate

Sheetal Sheth, children’s author, actress & concerned mother/MAMA member
WHAT:

Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA), city and state officials, New York teens and parents are rallying outside of Meta offices in support of putting kids before big tech and legislative efforts like the Stop Addictive Feeds for Kids Act (SAFE) and the New York Child Data Protection Act.
WHEN: Friday March 22, 2024 at 10:30AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Meta Offices
770 Broadway
New York, New York 10003
NOTES:

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