Online safety is a top priority for lawmakers in 2024

By Frankie Graziano,

Published July 10, 2024 at 7:15 AM EDT

Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on January 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. The committee heard testimony from the heads of the largest tech firms on the dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media.

Today on The Wheelhouse, members of Congress are hoping to pass legislation called the “Kids Online Safety Act” in the coming months. The act aims to protect children from bullying, sexual exploitation and predatory marketing while they surf the web

But striking a balance is proving to be difficult. While the internet can be harmful, it’s also a lifeline for young people.

And later, politicians are worried the Chinese government may influence the 2024 United States presidential election through the digital app: TikTok. Are their concerns valid? Will Tik Tok be banned in America?

GUESTS:

Lisa Hagen, Federal policy reporter for CT Mirror and CT Public
Sapna Maheshwari, Reporter for The New York Times
Emily Baker-White, Investigative reporter and senior writer at Forbes

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