What two nationwide conferences are teaching us about online safety

While attending two nationwide conferences with state policymakers, domestic violence advocates, and tech policy experts, FOSI’s State Policy Lead, Marissa Edmund shares common themes from the kids’ online safety debate. From social media bans to the pros and cons of AI chatbots, this reflection piece highlights how these policy conversations are showing up in real time for young people. Included in her reaction are several key solutions: data privacy, media and digital literacy, clear definitions for chatbots, and collaboration across stakeholders.