Tech Policy Podcast

379: Child Online Safety Legislation as Bright Shiny Object

Jul 10, 2024
Guest
Alice Marwick
Alice Marwick from UNC-Chapel Hill discusses Child Online Safety Legislation, touching on moral panic, vague definitions of harmful content, and emphasizing centering kids over technology in policy. The conversation challenges misconceptions about online safety laws and advocates for empowering youth in addressing social media and mental health concerns.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Discussion on Children's Use of Social Media and Moral Panic
02:26 • 3min
3
Child Online Safety Legislation and Youth Mental Health Concerns
05:01 • 15min
4
Perspectives on Child Online Safety Legislation and Youth Rights
20:13 • 12min
5
Critiques and Misconceptions Surrounding Child Online Safety Legislation
32:23 • 5min
6
Empowering Young People in Addressing Social Media and Mental Health
37:06 • 8min