Senator Blackburn Fights Big Tech's Tyranny Over Children
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Posted 13 hours ago
Tyranny.
That's the word many are starting to associate with the increasingly unchecked power of Big Tech, as Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn stands at the forefront of a movement to rein in the behemoths of the digital world.
In a passionate address at the CNBC AI Summit in Nashville, Blackburn made it clear that the current patchwork of state laws protecting minors from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence is not enough.
"The reason the states have stepped in is because the federal government has, to date, not been able to pass any federal preemptive legislation," she asserted.
With rising alarm over the impact of AI on children, Blackburn champions a powerful solution in the form of the "Kids Online Safety Act."
This bipartisan legislation, co-sponsored with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, aims to empower parents with greater control over their children's online safety.
Blackburn's initiative requires social media platforms to provide robust options for protecting minors' data and to actively mitigate risks posed to young users.
Furthermore, she raised critical questions about consumer privacy in the age of AI.
"We have to have a way to protect our information in virtual spaces just as we do in physical spaces," Blackburn stressed, highlighting the urgent need for an online consumer privacy protection bill.
The senator's warnings echo those of investigative journalist Whitney Webb, who recently pointed out the alarming reality of being "harvested" for data in a digital age.
Webb describes a disturbing narrative where technology developers seek to use human input to nourish their AI systems, likening this dynamic to a "digital prison without walls."
As these concerns mount, parents are encouraged to resist the urge to blindly embrace convenience and instead cultivate a mindful approach toward technology use in their families.
Blackburn's push for federal involvement aims to forge a path toward a future where digital companies are held accountable for safeguarding the well-being of their youngest users.
In a time of growing unease about the influence of technology, Blackburn's commitment to protecting children has become a rallying cry for conservatives who fiercely advocate for family values and consumer protection.
As the battle against Big Tech's dominion over our lives ensues, voices like Blackburn's remind us that it's crucial to prioritize the safety and empowerment of our next generation.
Sources:
conservativeinstitute.org
theblaze.com
interestingengineering.com
That's the word many are starting to associate with the increasingly unchecked power of Big Tech, as Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn stands at the forefront of a movement to rein in the behemoths of the digital world.
In a passionate address at the CNBC AI Summit in Nashville, Blackburn made it clear that the current patchwork of state laws protecting minors from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence is not enough.
"The reason the states have stepped in is because the federal government has, to date, not been able to pass any federal preemptive legislation," she asserted.
With rising alarm over the impact of AI on children, Blackburn champions a powerful solution in the form of the "Kids Online Safety Act."
This bipartisan legislation, co-sponsored with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, aims to empower parents with greater control over their children's online safety.
Blackburn's initiative requires social media platforms to provide robust options for protecting minors' data and to actively mitigate risks posed to young users.
Furthermore, she raised critical questions about consumer privacy in the age of AI.
"We have to have a way to protect our information in virtual spaces just as we do in physical spaces," Blackburn stressed, highlighting the urgent need for an online consumer privacy protection bill.
The senator's warnings echo those of investigative journalist Whitney Webb, who recently pointed out the alarming reality of being "harvested" for data in a digital age.
Webb describes a disturbing narrative where technology developers seek to use human input to nourish their AI systems, likening this dynamic to a "digital prison without walls."
As these concerns mount, parents are encouraged to resist the urge to blindly embrace convenience and instead cultivate a mindful approach toward technology use in their families.
Blackburn's push for federal involvement aims to forge a path toward a future where digital companies are held accountable for safeguarding the well-being of their youngest users.
In a time of growing unease about the influence of technology, Blackburn's commitment to protecting children has become a rallying cry for conservatives who fiercely advocate for family values and consumer protection.
As the battle against Big Tech's dominion over our lives ensues, voices like Blackburn's remind us that it's crucial to prioritize the safety and empowerment of our next generation.
Sources:
conservativeinstitute.org
theblaze.com
interestingengineering.com
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