{"id":2074749,"date":"2023-10-21T03:06:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T07:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/teenager-led-coalition-presses-for-guardrails-around-big-tech\/"},"modified":"2023-10-21T03:09:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T07:09:02","slug":"teenager-led-coalition-presses-for-guardrails-around-big-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/teenager-led-coalition-presses-for-guardrails-around-big-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"Teenagers demand safeguards for Big Tech"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fteenager-led-coalition-presses-for-guardrails-around-big-tech%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2074749&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>One \u200dMan&#8217;s Mission to\u200d Hold Big Tech Accountable\u2063 for Youth&#8217;s Online Safety<\/h2>\n<p>Parents and\u200b lawmakers have become increasingly\u2064 vocal about the detrimental impact of \u200btechnology\u200b on\u200b the mental health of American youth.\u200c From\u200b the negative effects of Instagram\u200c on self-image to the addictive nature of TikTok and \u2064the abusive \u200cbehavior \u2062of \u200dadults on social media, technology has become a pressing concern for many. <\/p>\n<p>Jason Frost,\u2063 the founder of the teenager-focused nonprofit organization Wired Human, has emerged as a prominent advocate for change. He is harnessing the voices of middle and high school students to push for bipartisan action\u200d from Congress in addressing the challenges faced by\u200c today&#8217;s youth due to technology.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have an\u200d opportunity to heal the\u200d divide\u2064 in\u200c the U.S. by prioritizing the well-being of\u200c our children,&#8221; Frost, 35, passionately expressed\u200d to the\u2062 Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p>Wired Human is dedicated to &#8220;preserving\u200d the innocence of childhood&#8221; by providing training, tools, and political advocacy to teach teenagers about\u200c digital responsibility.<\/p>\n<h3>A Coalition\u200b of Youth Making Their Voices Heard<\/h3>\n<p>Frost has\u200c assembled a &#8220;youth coalition&#8221; \u2063to present their concerns\u2062 to lawmakers. This group of twelve young adults recently visited several congressional offices to advocate for the passage of the \u2064Kids Online Safety\u2062 Act (KOSA) and the EARN IT Act.<\/p>\n<p>KOSA, introduced by\u200b Sens.\u2062 Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT),\u2062 aims to\u2064 hold platforms accountable for preventing harm to minors, such\u2062 as \u2063promoting suicide, substance \u200dabuse, sexual exploitation,\u2063 and drug or alcohol use. It also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-babylon-bee-sues-to-block-california-censorship-law\/\" title=\"The Babylon Bee Sues To Block California Censorship Law\">requires social media companies<\/a> \u200dto implement\u2063 user controls, including limiting screen time and access\u2063 to user profiles, with the strictest settings for users under 16.<\/p>\n<p>The conversations\u200c surrounding KOSA have \u2064been &#8220;incredible,&#8221; according to Frost. The youth coalition, consisting\u200b of students\u2063 from\u2064 various \u200bstates, including Virginia,\u200d Tennessee, \u200cOregon, Florida, and\u200b Washington, D.C., met with Blackburn and Blumenthal to emphasize \u200dthe importance of the legislation. They\u200b also engaged with other\u200c offices to garner support from senators, although \u200bspecific details were not disclosed.<\/p>\n<p>The EARN IT Act seeks to amend Section 230 of \u200cthe Communications Decency Act, which protects websites from being\u2063 sued for user-generated content. This amendment \u200bwould remove these protections if platforms violate federal and state laws \u2063related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/second-minor-sues-twitter-over-sex-trafficking-on-social-media-site\/\" title=\"Second Minor Sues Twitter Over Sex Trafficking On Social Media Site\">child sexual abuse material<\/a>.\u200c Despite facing opposition\u200d from privacy advocates who\u2063 argue it could compromise encryption and free\u2063 speech, Frost believes privacy threats are not a\u2062 concern when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/teenager-led-coalition-presses-for-guardrails-around-big-tech\/\" title=\"Teenagers demand safeguards for Big Tech\">targeting online child sexual abuse images<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Frost asserts that the tech industry often uses \u200bconcerns about speech and privacy as an\u2062 excuse\u2063 to \u200devade accountability.<\/p>\n<h3>A\u200d Journey Driven by \u2064Personal Experience<\/h3>\n<p>Frost&#8217;s dedication to this\u200c cause stems from\u200d his \u200cextensive experience \u2062working with teenagers in \u200dreligious ministry\u200d and international language training, alongside his wife, Lisa. It was in 2017 when he became aware of kids\u200c being lured into dangerous situations and adults exploiting social media platforms for their own gain. This\u2063 realization prompted the\u200b couple to write a book, &#8220;The Glass Between Us,&#8221; in 2020, offering a value-based approach to managing social media within families. \u200bThis led to the establishment \u200cof Wired Human, which\u200d focuses \u2064on providing educational tools and\u2063 training to teenagers and parents, helping them navigate the \u2063digital world safely and responsibly.<\/p>\n<p>Wired Human has also engaged in\u200b closed-door\u200b meetings with employees from major tech companies, urging them to take proactive measures\u200b to\u2064 address the challenges faced by teenagers today. However, Frost chose not to disclose the specific companies involved.<\/p>\n<p>Frost&#8217;s ultimate goal is to empower children to become \u200bleaders who can\u200b make informed choices about \u200dtechnology.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\" target=\"_blank\">Click \u200chere<\/a> \u2063 to read more from the\u200b Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How is Wired Human educating \u2064parents, educators,\u200d and policymakers about the \u200dpotential dangers of technology and \u200cadvocating for responsible digital behavior<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Er lawmakers, sharing \u200dtheir\u2063 personal \u200bexperiences \u200cand \u200bdiscussing \u200cthe urgent need\u200c for stronger regulations to protect \u2064young people online.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally,\u2063 the youth coalition voiced their \u2062support for the EARN IT Act, which aims to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-law-makes-it-harder-for-online-criminals-to-sell-fake-or-stolen-products\/\" title=\"New law thwarts online criminals selling fake or stolen goods.\">hold online platforms accountable<\/a> for facilitating child sexual\u2062 exploitation.\u2063 The act would require platforms to earn liability\u2064 protections by adhering to best practices for removing illegal \u2062content and \u200breporting it to law \u2064enforcement. \u200cBy advocating for both KOSA and the EARN IT Act, the youth coalition is demanding comprehensive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of young individuals in the digital realm.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges and\u200b Resistance in\u200b the\u200d Advocacy\u200b \u200bJourney<\/h3>\n<p>Despite the noble cause, the advocacy journey has not\u2064 been without \u2063its\u200b challenges. Big tech companies and their lobbyists have been resistant\u2062 to\u2062 stricter regulations, arguing that they already have measures in place to safeguard young users.<\/p>\n<p>Frost acknowledges \u2063the complexity of the issue, stating, &#8220;We understand \u2064the importance of\u2062 innovation and providing a \u2062safe space for teenagers to express themselves, but\u2063 it can&#8217;t come \u2064at the cost of their well-being.&#8221;\u2060 He emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach, with input from all stakeholders, \u200bto strike the right balance between technological advancement and ensuring the online safety of youth.<\/p>\n<p>Another obstacle faced by the advocacy efforts is\u200c the \u200cvast\u200c amount of misinformation about\u200c the potential dangers of technology.\u200c Frost\u200b and his coalition are actively working to educate parents, educators, and policymakers about the harmful\u2064 effects of excessive\u2064 screen \u200btime, cyberbullying, and online predators. By raising awareness and \u2063providing \u2063evidence-based information, they aim to debunk misconceptions and create a more \u2064informed dialogue around the issue.<\/p>\n<h3>The Road\u200d Ahead and\u200b the\u200b Impact \u200bof\u2063 Advocacy<\/h3>\n<p>Despite\u200c the challenges, \u2062Frost&#8217;s advocacy \u200defforts \u200care making meaningful progress. The youth coalition&#8217;s meetings with lawmakers have garnered promising support for KOSA and the \u200cEARN IT Act. Members of Congress, \u2062both Republican and Democrat, have expressed their \u200dconcern for the well-being of young individuals and their commitment to addressing the\u200c issues raised by Wired Human and its \u2064coalition.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the coalition&#8217;s advocacy work is not limited to Capitol Hill. They are actively engaging\u200c with schools, parents&#8217; associations, and local communities, holding workshops and educational sessions to empower young individuals and educate them about responsible digital behavior. By equipping young people with the tools and knowledge to navigate the \u2062online world safely, Wired Human hopes to create a generation that is resilient\u2062 to the negative\u2064 impacts \u200cof technology.<\/p>\n<h3>A Call to Action<\/h3>\n<p>As technology continues\u200b to evolve \u2062and shape the lives\u200c of \u2063young individuals, it\u200d is crucial\u200c that we prioritize\u200c their\u200c well-being and safety. Jason Frost and his organization, \u200dWired Human, \u2062are leading the charge in\u200b advocating for stronger regulations and accountability\u200c from big tech companies to protect today&#8217;s youth. Their efforts are not in\u200b vain, \u200bas they are making a\u200c tangible \u200dimpact and raising awareness about the potential dangers \u200bof \u200dtechnology.<\/p>\n<p>Parents, educators, and \u2063policymakers must join this mission and \u2064work together\u200d to ensure a safe and nurturing online environment for \u2064our children. By supporting legislation like KOSA and the EARN IT Act \u200cand actively engaging in open dialogues about online safety, we can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-is-all-political-desantis-slams-biden-for-allegedly-allowing-illegal-aliens-into-u-s-without-covid-test-while-considering-domestic-travel-restrictions\/\" title=\"\u2018This Is All Political\u2019: DeSantis Slams Biden For Allegedly Allowing Illegal Aliens Into U.S. Without COVID Test While Considering Domestic Travel Restrictions\">hold big tech accountable<\/a> and pave \u2062the way for a healthier and more \u2062secure digital\u2063 future for our \u200byouth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>social media, or the invasion of privacy by tech giants, this man is determined to make a difference. By empowering teenagers to advocate for themselves, he aims to bring about change and ensure that Big Tech is held responsible for its impact on young minds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2074750,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2074749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2074749","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2074749"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2074749\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2074750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2074749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2074749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2074749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}