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Creating safer online spaces for children, teens and everyone

Supporters of a lawsuit against Meta stand in front of the Berlin Regional Court before the start of the hearing at the Berlin Regional Court. They hold signs that look like Facebook's thumbs-up icon but are in a thumbs-down position.
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Supporters of the lawsuit stand in front of the Berlin Regional Court before the start of the hearing of DUH's landmark lawsuit against the US internet giant Meta (Facebook, Instagram) at the Berlin Regional Court.

Connecticut is one of 41 states that is suing Meta, the parent company of both Facebook and Instagram. The suit is alleging that Meta is knowingly using addictive algorithmic tactics that are harmful to their users.

Today, we give an update on social media regulation and we hear from an activist and researchers working to make these spaces safer. We hear from Connecticut Attorney General William Tong.

We also hear from Emma Lembke. In February, she testified before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Child Internet Safety. She is the Founder of the Log Off Movement, a youth-led organization committed to helping kids, teens, and young people build healthy relationships with social media and online platforms.

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Tess is a senior producer for Connecticut Public news-talk show Where We Live. She enjoys hiking Connecticut's many trails and little peaks, knitting, gardening and writing in her seven journals.
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